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FL55 DTX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,261 mi
Last recorded142,261 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 DTX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 142,261 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion under vehicle and plastic covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2021 136,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension and under vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 1 Nov 2021 136,918 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension and under vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2020 131,686 miles

Rear condition of rear suspension bushes

corrosion under vehicle and on exhaust

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 19 Oct 2020 131,678 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear condition of rear suspension bushes

corrosion under vehicle and on exhaust

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 6 Nov 2019 125,592 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 115,502 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 108,858 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 102,701 miles

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Pass 16 Nov 2015 94,090 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 94,076 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 81,282 miles

rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2013 69,291 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 57,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2011 46,481 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 36,253 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 31,770 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 25,672 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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FL55 DTX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FL55 DTX, 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 FL55 DTX registered?

FL55 DTX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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