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MF55 EYO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,960 mi
Last recorded96,960 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 EYO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 96,960 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 96,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 75,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 67,279 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 67,279 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 60,068 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 60,064 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 57,664 miles

both rear shock absorber bump stops insecure

brake pipes corroded

coil springs front and rear corroded

under body corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2017 57,662 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all four (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened brake pad friction material broken down (3.5.1n)

both rear shock absorber bump stops insecure

brake pipes corroded

coil springs front and rear corroded

rear brake pads low and disc corroded

under body corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 56,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads wearing low and discs lipped

hand brake lever sticking

osf brake binding

rear bump stops perished

rear pads low

Pass 8 Nov 2012 54,529 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 54,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 52,146 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 52,145 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

N/S/R shocker cap come away

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

Rear tyres worn badly on inner edges and cracking in tread

Pass 4 Nov 2010 47,035 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 36,447 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 36,446 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2008 25,694 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)

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 EYO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MF55 EYO, 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 MF55 EYO registered?

MF55 EYO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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