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FE55 XHD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,803 mi
Last recorded187,803 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 XHD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 187,803 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2017 187,803 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing x 2 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 187,134 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 173,508 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 173,508 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front inner wheel arch insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2013 153,666 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2013 153,663 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 133,841 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 116,025 miles

both front brake discs inner face in poor condition

Fail 2 Sep 2011 116,024 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front brake discs inner face in poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2010 97,773 miles

near side inner c/v boot split

Fail 2 Sep 2010 97,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side inner c/v boot split

Pass 24 Aug 2009 79,841 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 79,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 61,022 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 XHD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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