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FL55 PNE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

102,458 mi
Last recorded102,458 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 PNE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 102,458 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2024 96,204 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension compontes rusty

shields

wheel caps

Fail 17 May 2024 96,203 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension compontes rusty

shields

wheel caps

Pass 9 Jun 2023 85,785 miles

Front & Rear Brake disc back plates corroded / Falling apart.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 85,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front & Rear Brake disc back plates corroded / Falling apart.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 73,870 miles

Extensive corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Front brake backplates badly corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 73,669 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Extensive corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front brake backplates badly corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 63,177 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 62,063 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 60,484 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 58,411 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 55,921 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 53,334 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 53,334 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 50,793 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 50,793 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 48,029 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 45,708 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 43,577 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 40,973 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 38,358 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 35,492 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 32,682 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 PNE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 FL55 PNE, 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 PNE registered?

FL55 PNE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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