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FG55 ELX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,346 mi
Last recorded92,346 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 ELX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 92,346 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 90,232 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge showing layers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded and slightly loose

Fail 15 Sep 2025 90,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3mm and has cuts and cracks to chords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3mm and has cuts and cracks to chords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and also corroding on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner edge showing layers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded and slightly loose

Pass 16 Sep 2024 88,142 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 86,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts slightly corroded and lipped on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front side repeater dull

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm and cracking heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm and cracking heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 86,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts slightly corroded and lipped on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front side repeater dull

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm and cracking heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm and cracking heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 84,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater dull.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 3mm, worn on inner edge and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both rear backing plates corroded.

Rear Subframe has general corrosion.

Pass 14 Sep 2021 83,311 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 82,961 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges , tread is 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front side repeater slightly dull

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge , cracking between treads , tread is 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge , cracking between treads , tread is 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 78,995 miles

Both rear backing plates corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 71,627 miles

Offside rear back plate corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2017 65,507 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 63,325 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 60,517 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 57,855 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 54,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2012 49,715 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 40,008 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 28,380 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 28,380 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 24,992 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ELX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ELX, 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 ELX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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