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FM54 WGD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,600 mi
Last recorded122,600 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 WGD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 122,600 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2017 104,778 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 104,770 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 76,157 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 72,858 miles

O/S/R tyre has cut in tread but not exposing cord.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 68,350 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 65,680 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 65,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 62,159 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 62,159 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

removed item obstructing driver's view from interior mirror before carrying out m.o.t.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 56,944 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 49,812 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 45,030 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 45,030 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 34,642 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 WGD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WGD, 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 WGD registered?

FM54 WGD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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