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FG55 SXK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

161,045 mi
Last recorded161,045 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 SXK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 161,045 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 155,451 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 148,749 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 142,879 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 177,940 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 136,155 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 131,896 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 128,420 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 122,267 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 122,267 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 116,959 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant bottle at minimum

Pass 13 Dec 2016 112,177 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 107,991 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2015 107,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 103,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 98,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 89,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front both tyres low on inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2011 73,722 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 73,722 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 61,092 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 61,092 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2009

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 38,881 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 SXK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SXK, 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 SXK registered?

FG55 SXK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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