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FY55 GZA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

133,911 mi
Last recorded133,911 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 GZA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 133,911 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 125,830 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 122,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 109,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear brake backing plate deterioated

rear brake discs(s) worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 12 Sep 2012 95,405 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 95,405 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 80,886 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 65,679 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 49,195 miles

q/s and n/s rear tyres 2mm tread depth

Pass 14 Aug 2008 28,460 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 GZA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GZA, 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 GZA registered?

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

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