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FY55 GYT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,348 mi
Last recorded112,348 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 GYT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 112,348 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 108,191 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 108,125 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 100,477 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 100,477 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 93,847 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 85,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 75,513 miles

engine management light on

Fail 5 Sep 2013 75,513 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 Sep 2012 65,995 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 58,067 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 50,286 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 41,650 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 41,650 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 29,738 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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FY55 GYT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FY55 GYT, 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 FY55 GYT registered?

FY55 GYT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is FY55 GYT safe to buy?

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