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FG55 FFL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

182,320 mi
Last recorded182,320 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 FFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 182,320 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 139,725 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 139,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 103,697 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 70,216 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 135,653 miles

Bonnet safety catch sticking

Both rear shock absorber dust boots damaged

Corrosion on both front brake disc back plates

Damage on offside rear bumper

Nearside rear light cluster cracked

Offside front tyre low on inside edge

Stonechip in windscreen

Fail 16 Jul 2009 135,653 miles

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

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

Bonnet safety catch sticking

Both rear shock absorber dust boots damaged

Corrosion on both front brake disc back plates

Damage on offside rear bumper

Nearside rear light cluster cracked

Offside front tyre low on inside edge

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2008 113,632 miles

spare tyre illegal. replaced.

Fail 11 Jul 2008 113,632 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

spare tyre illegal. replaced.

Pass 16 Jul 2007 72,960 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 FFL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FG55 FFL, 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 FFL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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