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FM54 GYG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

176,863 mi
Last recorded176,863 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 GYG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 176,863 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 176,160 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 140,412 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both outer sill edges damaged by jacking

Pass 3 Apr 2012 231,958 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 192,022 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 185,417 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 185,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 140,487 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

both front orange indicators faded slightly

cap missing from o/s/r outer door handle

n/s/r tyre on legal limit and wearing unevenly

o/s/f sidelight slightly dim

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

rear wiper split

scratch on n/s/r bumper

slight bulge in o/s/f outer tyre wall

slight corrosion on o/s/r brake disc

slight misting of oil on n/s of steering rack

slight movement in n/s/f anti-roll bar "D" bush

slight movement in o/s of steering rack

slight wear in o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link lower bush

Fail 8 Feb 2010 140,487 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

both front orange indicators faded slightly

cap missing from o/s/r outer door handle

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre on legal limit and wearing unevenly

o/s/f sidelight slightly dim

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

power steering belt worn

rear wiper split

scratch on n/s/r bumper

slight bulge in o/s/f outer tyre wall

slight corrosion on o/s/r brake disc

slight misting of oil on n/s of steering rack

slight movement in n/s/f anti-roll bar "D" bush

slight movement in o/s of steering rack

slight wear in o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link lower bush

Fail 4 Feb 2009 109,901 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

heater plug light on dashboard

o/s number plate slightly dim

o/s/r foot brake slow in reading

rear brake discs slightly worn

slight movement in both sides of steering rack (ball ends)

slight movement in f/o/s anti-roll bar "D" bush

slight protrusion from o/s/f bumper

Pass 4 Feb 2009 109,901 miles

heater plug light on dashboard

o/s number plate slightly dim

o/s/r foot brake slow in reading

rear brake discs slightly worn

slight movement in both sides of steering rack (ball ends)

slight movement in f/o/s anti-roll bar "D" bush

slight protrusion from o/s/f bumper

Fail 11 Feb 2008 69,515 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 69,515 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 GYG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GYG, 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 FM54 GYG registered?

FM54 GYG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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