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FL55 PLN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

285,790 mi
Last recorded285,790 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 PLN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 285,790 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 278,025 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 257,059 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 248,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 248,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 236,922 miles

Oil leak ()

dent in boot

offside front door interior damaged

offside rear bumper damaged

offside sill has slight damage

slight corrosion to nearside front sill

Fail 13 Jun 2017 236,908 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

dent in boot

offside front door interior damaged

offside rear bumper damaged

offside sill has slight damage

slight corrosion to nearside front sill

Pass 7 Dec 2016 227,389 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 217,390 miles

Eye level brake light inop.

Fail 16 Jun 2016 217,390 miles

Eye level brake light inop.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 199,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper trim missing

front number plate cracked

rear luggage restraint broke

Pass 23 Dec 2014 190,027 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 189,985 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 177,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 177,901 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 148,985 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 109,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 May 2012 109,077 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r side light bulb dim

Pass 6 Jun 2011 79,509 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 52,479 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 52,362 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 48,140 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake imbalance 20%

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 1 Oct 2008 37,281 miles

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

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 PLN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PLN, 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 PLN registered?

FL55 PLN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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