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FE55 FZH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,978 mi
Last recorded105,978 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 FZH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 105,978 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 105,354 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 105,352 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 105,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 104,881 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 102,638 miles

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

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))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 102,630 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 May 2019 97,688 miles

wear offside front and nearside rear tyres on edges

Fail 4 May 2019 97,645 miles

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

wear offside front and nearside rear tyres on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2018 93,436 miles

wear front tyres inner edges

Pass 22 Apr 2017 90,071 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 80,328 miles

slight corrosion front and rear discs

Pass 21 May 2015 74,458 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 21 May 2015 74,458 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2014 67,777 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 61,283 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 53,811 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 45,395 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 44,438 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside mirror casing damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2010 36,063 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 23,929 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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FE55 FZH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FE55 FZH, 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 FE55 FZH registered?

FE55 FZH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is FE55 FZH safe to buy?

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