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FG55 YAW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,069 mi
Last recorded101,069 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 YAW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 101,069 miles

Brake pipes beginning to corrode

Coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 101,069 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipes beginning to corrode

Coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 97,555 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 97,555 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 86,751 miles

Exhaust centre section mounting corroded,exhaust still adequately supported

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 86,751 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust centre section mounting corroded,exhaust still adequately supported

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 76,150 miles

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

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

o/s.r and n/s/r shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2012 67,972 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 61,134 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 61,134 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 50,413 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 38,559 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 27,613 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 27,613 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 YAW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YAW, 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 YAW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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