MOT Status
ValidMileage
116,828 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear 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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear 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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
catalyst rattling!
offside front tyre bold on inner edge
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
catalyst rattling
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
catalyst rattling
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
catalytic converter loose inside
front tyres wearing on inner edge
rear tyre treads cracking
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
front tyres worn on inner edge
rear tyre treads cracking
all tyre treads cracking
front tyres wearing on inner edge
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FG55 BYW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 FG55 BYW, 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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FG55 BYW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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