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OV55 NFC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,326 mi
Last recorded149,326 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 NFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 149,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Dec 2014 142,396 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 142,395 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 140,660 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 139,531 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 134,991 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

OIL LEVEL MIN.MINOR DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.O/S/F+N/S/F SHOCK DAMP.TYRES-N/S/F WALL DAMAGE-N/S/R EDGE WORN.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 134,991 miles

OIL LEVEL MIN.MINOR DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.O/S/F+N/S/F SHOCK DAMP.TYRES-N/S/F WALL DAMAGE-N/S/R EDGE WORN.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 117,368 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 117,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 96,154 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 96,154 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)

OIL LEVEL MIN.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-F SUSPENSION-STEERING.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.

Pass 24 Dec 2008 72,279 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 72,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

EXTENSIVE MUD FOULING.OIL LEVEL MIN.PARK BRAKE OPERATION ROUGH.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.EMISSIONS HIGH.F+R BRAKE PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

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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OV55 NFC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OV55 NFC, 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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OV55 NFC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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