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FM54 GWA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,101 mi
Last recorded46,101 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 GWA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 46,101 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 10 Jan 2024 45,098 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 43,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 42,171 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front door mirror taped up

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 40,515 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 38,289 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Jan 2020 38,289 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 36,360 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 36,360 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 33,944 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 32,949 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 30,178 miles

both rear tyres perished between tread

Pass 21 Jan 2015 26,809 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 22,281 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 17,371 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 13,138 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag lamp on

Pass 18 Jan 2011 10,261 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 8,860 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 7,211 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 5,022 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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FM54 GWA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FM54 GWA, 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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FM54 GWA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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