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FL55 YRC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

117,433 mi
Last recorded117,433 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 YRC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 117,433 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 111,479 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 109,339 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 103,592 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 98,798 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 89,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 89,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 82,043 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 78,957 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 73,120 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 61,939 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 54,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 42,900 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 41,270 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 30,203 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 26,990 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 22,783 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 19,227 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 YRC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YRC, 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 YRC registered?

FL55 YRC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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