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FX55 GYE

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

233,662 mi
Last recorded233,662 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 GYE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 233,662 miles

wheel trims fitted

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

all rear tie rod bushes perishing

engine & undertray covers fitted

general corrosion underneath vehicle

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2019 233,640 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

all rear tie rod bushes perishing

engine & undertray covers fitted

general corrosion underneath vehicle

nearside outer sill damaged

wheel trims fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2018 225,161 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside rear brake backplate corroded

offside rear brake backplate missing

Fail 29 May 2018 225,126 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high nearside & offside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal creeps to floor under brake test (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation rear brake application uneven (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside rear brake backplate corroded

offside rear brake backplate missing

Pass 18 May 2017 219,249 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear inner pad (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside rear brake back plate corroding

offside rear brake back plate missing

Pass 23 May 2016 214,962 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear brake backplate corroded

offside rear brake backplate missing

wipers smearing windscreen slightly

Fail 18 May 2016 214,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking split (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear brake backplate corroded

offside rear brake backplate missing

wipers smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2015 197,845 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside front & nearside rear brake backplates corroding

offside front outer c.v.gaiter leaking slightly

offside rear brake backplate missing

Pass 25 Apr 2014 173,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake back plate missing

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 25 Apr 2014 173,229 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake back plate missing

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Apr 2013 146,095 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc backplate corroded

offside rear brake disc backplate missing

slight wear rear brake discs

Fail 23 Apr 2013 146,018 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

nearside rear brake disc backplate corroded

offside rear brake disc backplate missing

slight wear rear brake discs

Pass 30 Apr 2012 116,977 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 116,404 miles

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

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

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

rear taxi plate insecurely fitted

Pass 3 May 2011 95,685 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear shock absorber cover broken

offside front tyre close to wear bars

Pass 20 Oct 2009 64,179 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 46,364 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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FX55 GYE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FX55 GYE, 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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FX55 GYE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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