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FP55 CJZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

220,191 mi
Last recorded220,191 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 CJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 220,191 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 220,172 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 209,491 miles

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

Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 204,201 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 195,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2013 186,332 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 164,002 miles

25% of o/s tail lamp in/op

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

abs wiring poorly repaired at n/s front senser

both rear brake back-plates tied on with cable ties(rattling)

car presented very dirty(inside and out)

n/s headlamp wash jet cover missing

rear diff&haldex unit damp??

Fail 12 Jul 2012 164,002 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

25% of o/s tail lamp in/op

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

abs wiring poorly repaired at n/s front senser

both rear brake back-plates tied on with cable ties(rattling)

car presented very dirty(inside and out)

n/s headlamp wash jet cover missing

rear diff&haldex unit damp??

Pass 29 Jul 2011 135,264 miles

boot was full

n/s front h/lamp wash jet cover is missing

Pass 9 Aug 2010 94,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake discs slighly worn

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 29 Jul 2010 93,444 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake discs slighly worn

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Aug 2009 40,104 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 32,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 32,511 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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FP55 CJZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FP55 CJZ, 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 FP55 CJZ registered?

FP55 CJZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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