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FG55 SOC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

183,028 mi
Last recorded183,028 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 183,028 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 178,825 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 178,816 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 174,250 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs slight wear.o/s/r & o/s/f tyres close to limit. n/s/f tyre close to limit. o/s/f side mirror covered with tape.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 174,250 miles

front brake discs slight wear.o/s/r & o/s/f tyres close to limit. n/s/f tyre close to limit. o/s/f side mirror covered with tape.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 168,089 miles

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

front and rear brake discs pitted

Fail 28 Jun 2011 168,089 miles

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Mar 2011 168,242 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 168,241 miles

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

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

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

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

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 SOC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SOC, 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 SOC registered?

FG55 SOC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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