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FG55 FGA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

168,069 mi
Last recorded168,069 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 FGA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 168,069 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 137,530 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 114,948 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 103,120 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 90,575 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 77,410 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 72,994 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 65,900 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 65,893 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 61,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexable (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Aug 2016 59,615 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexable (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Aug 2015 56,803 miles

Engine bay cover fitted

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexable (3.6.B.2c)

Undertray cover fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2014 52,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2014 52,441 miles

Offside 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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 48,217 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 44,445 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 40,254 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 35,170 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 29,344 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 21,737 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)

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 FGA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FGA, 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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What year was FG55 FGA registered?

FG55 FGA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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