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FN55 TWZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

184,726 mi
Last recorded184,726 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 TWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 184,726 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front jacking point damaged

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside vehicle various place's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil on minimum

nearside and offside outer sill's corroded

rear axle corroded

suspension component's corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 181,031 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 176,324 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 172,578 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 172,578 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 165,863 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 160,462 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r & n/s/f (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 156,590 miles

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s inner edges (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres slightly cracking & perished

Fail 11 Aug 2016 156,587 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s inner edges (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres slightly cracking & perished

Pass 11 Aug 2015 146,757 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 139,529 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 128,550 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 128,509 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 117,108 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 96,223 miles

offside rear brake disc worn

Fail 28 Sep 2011 96,218 miles

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

offside rear brake disc worn

Pass 3 Sep 2010 77,066 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 57,325 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 44,202 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FN55 TWZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FN55 TWZ, 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 FN55 TWZ registered?

FN55 TWZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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