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FN55 TXJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

217,782 mi
Last recorded217,782 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 TXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 217,782 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 206,182 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 206,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 178,917 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 178,570 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear number plate lights slightly dim

suspect slight blow on exhaust

Pass 19 Apr 2011 155,532 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 154,111 miles

both rear outer seatbelts retracting slow

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

winter tyres fitted to nearside front and both rear

Fail 4 Apr 2011 153,699 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

both rear outer seatbelts retracting slow

winter tyres fitted to nearside front and both rear

Pass 12 May 2010 113,803 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 113,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 113,150 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 113,150 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 198,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 161,426 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chip in o/s/ not yet in a or b zones

o/s/f n/s/f and n/s/r seat belts slow to retract without assistance

power steering slihtly squeal on full lock

Fail 8 Sep 2008 161,253 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chip in o/s/ not yet in a or b zones

o/s/f n/s/f and n/s/r seat belts slow to retract without assistance

power steering slihtly squeal on full lock

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 TXJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FN55 TXJ, 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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FN55 TXJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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