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FG55 SXB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

166,568 mi
Last recorded166,568 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 SXB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 166,568 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 166,568 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 149,810 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 135,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 135,495 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 127,833 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 127,801 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 114,019 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 101,724 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 99,889 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 99,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 91,809 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 91,809 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 84,733 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 76,442 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 67,396 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 59,306 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 52,175 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Dec 2011 44,163 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2011 44,105 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 36,355 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 36,355 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 29,741 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 22,926 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 SXB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SXB, 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 SXB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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