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FV55 GZG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,293 mi
Last recorded165,293 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 GZG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 165,293 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 165,285 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 150,014 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 149,540 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance in wing mirror casing (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 134,236 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2014 119,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear light lens cracked

Offside side repeater (wing mirror) slightly damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2013 105,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2013 105,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 84,072 miles

Offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 7 Nov 2012 84,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2011 75,250 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 65,931 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 53,663 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 39,102 miles

advise front tyres worn on inner edges-tracking possibly out

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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FV55 GZG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 FV55 GZG, 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 FV55 GZG registered?

FV55 GZG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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