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FN55 TXK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,899 mi
Last recorded172,899 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 172,899 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 147,541 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust slight blow from front pipe

o/s/f inner wheel arch cover insecure

turbo pipe suspect split noisey

Fail 8 Sep 2008 147,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

diff noisey

exhaust slight blow from front pipe

o/s/f inner wheel arch cover insecure

turbo pipe suspect split noisey

unable to see front inner brake pad thickness

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 TXK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TXK, 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 TXK registered?

FN55 TXK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is FN55 TXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN55 TXK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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