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FN55 UGV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

176,746 mi
Last recorded176,746 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 UGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 176,746 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 168,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp Cleaning Device Inoperative

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp Cleaning Device Inoperative

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axel Corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2024 168,981 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Mount Detached (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Under 1.6 mm Slightly See Cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Under 1.6 mm Slightly See Cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp Cleaning Device Inoperative

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp Cleaning Device Inoperative

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axel Corroded

Rear Heat Shield Loose

Pass 4 Dec 2023 161,906 miles

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively both wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 161,906 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively both wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 156,923 miles

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

stone chip zone a

Fail 1 Dec 2022 156,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

stone chip zone a

Pass 4 Dec 2021 147,316 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 136,691 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 130,533 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 121,625 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 114,087 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 107,920 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 101,939 miles

Offside Front tyre valve cracking

Fail 5 Nov 2015 101,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre valve cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 95,921 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 90,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 90,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 82,567 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 75,151 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 66,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2009 58,334 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 49,784 miles

Offside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 15 Aug 2008 48,977 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 48,977 miles

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

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

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 UGV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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