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FY55 GYW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,600 mi
Last recorded103,600 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 GYW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 103,600 miles

Nearside constant velocity joint worn

Fail 2 Aug 2018 103,598 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside constant velocity joint worn

Pass 3 Aug 2017 91,518 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 87,926 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 87,875 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 82,668 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 82,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 70,774 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 59,438 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 59,438 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,756 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 39,262 miles

front tyres wearing in inner edges

minor chips in screen

Fail 19 Sep 2011 39,254 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres wearing in inner edges

minor chips in screen

Pass 1 Sep 2010 28,543 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 21,075 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 17,064 miles

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

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 GYW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FY55 GYW, 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 GYW registered?

FY55 GYW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is FY55 GYW safe to buy?

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