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FG55 SPV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,594 mi
Last recorded107,594 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 SPV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 107,594 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass broken ()

Fail 21 Nov 2017 107,593 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass broken ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 98,888 miles

NSF/OSF brakes starting to slightly bind

Nearside Front NSF mirror cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

OSR/NSR brakes starting to bind

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

drivers door lock did not function properly

Fail 22 Sep 2016 98,888 miles

NSF/OSF brakes starting to slightly bind

Nearside Front NSF mirror cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

OSR/NSR brakes starting to bind

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

drivers door lock did not function properly

Pass 23 Sep 2015 88,723 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 88,716 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2014 79,961 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 79,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 31 May 2013 79,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 72,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

power steering light on

Pass 6 Jun 2012 72,589 miles

power steering light on

Fail 7 Jun 2011 68,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 68,250 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 58,953 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 45,192 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 45,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 SPV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SPV, 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 SPV registered?

FG55 SPV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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