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FL55 KUW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

202,038 mi
Last recorded202,038 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 KUW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 202,038 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 202,038 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 187,472 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 174,076 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 127,647 miles

colour n/s/r and both front indicators

condition both front rear wishbone bushes

condition both front shockers

o/s/r tyre only just legal 1.6mm inner edge

wear on front brake disc's

Pass 22 Aug 2014 100,074 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s & o/s rear brake back plates excessivley corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2014 100,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s & o/s rear brake back plates excessivley corroded

n/s rear hand brake binding after application

Pass 20 Aug 2013 90,427 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 90,427 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 80,740 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 80,737 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 71,071 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2010 60,196 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 50,060 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 37,311 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 KUW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KUW, 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 KUW registered?

FL55 KUW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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