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FM54 HGO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,235 mi
Last recorded106,235 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 HGO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 106,235 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 106,188 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 98,775 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 98,518 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 93,034 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 92,774 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 92,774 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 91,954 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 90,780 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all four tyres perishing

both rear brakes binding slightly

fuel flap sticking

nearside front side repeater damaged

offside front washer jet poor

Pass 9 Jan 2018 89,812 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 89,812 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 88,224 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 85,408 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 80,561 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 74,969 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 68,990 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 9 Jan 2012 62,133 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 54,582 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 45,948 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 36,147 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 36,147 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 26,250 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 26,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FM54 HGO 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 FM54 HGO, 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 HGO registered?

FM54 HGO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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