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FG55 EKP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,695 mi
Last recorded98,695 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 EKP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 98,695 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 92,544 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 92,501 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 85,173 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 83,855 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn nearside and offside (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 77,944 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2015 77,875 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear coil spring broken nearside and offside (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2014 72,337 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres are on 3mm of tread

both rear tyres have slight uneven tread wear

Pass 18 Nov 2013 66,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 66,631 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 60,338 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 22 Nov 2011 52,368 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly worn.

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 52,368 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly worn.

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 44,185 miles

Both rear tyres cracked on tread area.

Front and Rear brake discs slightly worn.

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 35,855 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,019 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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FG55 EKP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EKP, 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 EKP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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