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FV55 OYT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,264 mi
Last recorded165,264 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 OYT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2013 165,264 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 165,264 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 149,353 miles

Airbag warning light on

Engine oil level low

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 137,894 miles

Airbag warning light on

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

Slight play in O/S steering rack/arm?

Pass 21 Dec 2010 125,603 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 110,729 miles

vehicle presented with offside rear seat folded down unable to fully inspect centre and offside rear seat belts

Fail 29 Dec 2009 110,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

vehicle presented with offside rear seat folded down unable to fully inspect centre and offside rear seat belts

Pass 31 Dec 2008 98,547 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 88,681 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 48,776 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 9 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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FV55 OYT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 FV55 OYT, 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 OYT registered?

FV55 OYT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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The MOT history for FV55 OYT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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