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FV55 OYW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

227,484 mi
Last recorded227,484 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 OYW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 227,484 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 215,896 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 201,701 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 188,366 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 179,508 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 171,139 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 161,253 miles

nearside front tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 20 Jan 2011 148,832 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 135,820 miles

Boot Full.

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

O/S/F disc back plate corroded & small part missing, but secure.

Plastic floor pan factory fit (Normal)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 135,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Boot Full.

N/S/F head lamp aim on upper limit.

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

O/S/F Headlamp aim on lower limit.

O/S/F disc back plate corroded & small part missing, but secure.

Oil on min mark.

Plastic floor pan factory fit (Normal)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 95,166 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 OYW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OYW, 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 OYW registered?

FV55 OYW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is FV55 OYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 OYW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV55 OYW have outstanding finance?

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