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MF55 EYG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

192,258 mi
Last recorded192,258 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 EYG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 192,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2021 192,258 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2020 188,531 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 186,300 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 186,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi hose leaking. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 156,478 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 133,213 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 131,196 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 102,976 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 95,148 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2014 80,690 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 71,100 miles

Rear o/s brake disc scored and only braking on 50% of disc

n/s front back plate rusty and has a hole in

o/s rear back plate rusty and has a hole in

Pass 5 Oct 2012 61,063 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 50,677 miles

N/S/R Tyre is Perishing

O/S/R Tyre is Perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2010 40,876 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 29,272 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front tyre starting to perisher

o/s rear tyre starting to perisher

Pass 29 Oct 2008 19,116 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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MF55 EYG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MF55 EYG, 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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MF55 EYG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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