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FE05 SSZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,787 mi
Last recorded166,787 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 SSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2010 166,787 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2010 166,787 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2009 148,240 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 148,234 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake high byt has reserve travel

Pass 21 Feb 2008 126,808 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 126,019 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 88,110 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 65,601 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 47,703 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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FE05 SSZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE05 SSZ, 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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What year was FE05 SSZ registered?

FE05 SSZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is FE05 SSZ safe to buy?

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