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FV54 NHG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,027 mi
Last recorded109,027 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 NHG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 109,027 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

underbody undersealed

Pass 18 Aug 2023 95,496 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 88,088 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 80,069 miles

Offside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 78,080 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear door damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2020 78,080 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear door damaged

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 76,091 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 76,085 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 73,983 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 71,249 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 68,580 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 64,414 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 59,553 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 51,067 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 40,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 40,650 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 38,084 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 34,823 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 30,269 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 26,937 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 21,660 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 21,660 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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FV54 NHG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FV54 NHG, 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 FV54 NHG registered?

FV54 NHG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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