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FD55 WCC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,181 mi
Last recorded149,181 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 WCC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2024 149,181 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front suspension components heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 140,435 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 56,733 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 129,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 119,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 119,808 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 111,314 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 111,314 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 98,664 miles

Panels/covers/other components etc. restrict viewing of some testable item/s

Possible brake vacuum leak? Recommend investigate.

Rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 16 Apr 2018 91,108 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Apr 2017 80,550 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 71,210 miles

Front Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre side wall damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2016 42,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre side wall damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2015 61,708 miles

slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 4 Feb 2014 53,254 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 49,112 miles

o/s/r tyre slight uneven wear

Fail 7 Jan 2013 49,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre slight uneven wear

Pass 3 Feb 2012 44,292 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Unable to readily view all testable areas due to panelling etc.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 40,533 miles

Nearside front C.V. gaiter split at inner clip. Recommend replace

Nearside front tyre sidewall damage. Recommend replace.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 37,467 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 32,864 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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FD55 WCC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD55 WCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FD55 WCC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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