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FM54 URF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

225,779 mi
Last recorded225,779 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 URF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 225,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2022 207,341 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2021 191,051 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears from axle to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear axle bushes worn

Pass 12 May 2020 178,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at hose area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside park brake reading low system may require repair or adjustment

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at hose area (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 May 2020 178,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe cracked , slight leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at hose area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside park brake reading low system may require repair or adjustment

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at hose area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 165,090 miles

Both wiper blades torn at ends

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From steering rack gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 16 May 2019 165,089 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From steering rack gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake performance poor

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 152,105 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 149,033 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 149,033 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 141,512 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 137,356 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 137,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 131,976 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 131,976 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 119,093 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 105,024 miles

Nearside front wiper slightly torn although still clears the screen

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 105,024 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside front wiper slightly torn although still clears the screen

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 91,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 91,199 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 75,832 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 75,832 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 56,360 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 56,360 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 42,263 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 URF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 URF, 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 URF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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