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FY55 ZFU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

139,068 mi
Last recorded139,068 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 ZFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 139,068 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 136,351 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 130,713 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 130,713 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 127,252 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 125,812 miles

nearside and offside front cv boot deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2021 122,906 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 119,852 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 117,173 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 113,217 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 108,588 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 108,588 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 103,808 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 97,792 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 64,379 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 64,379 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 63,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted to nsr seat

child seat fitted to osr seat but also sitting on center belt

Fail 13 Jun 2014 63,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted to nsr seat

child seat fitted to osr seat but also sitting on center belt

Pass 5 Jul 2013 49,384 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 43,278 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 40,352 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 32,843 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 24,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear number plate poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZFU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZFU, 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 ZFU registered?

FY55 ZFU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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