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OY55 FEV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,818 mi
Last recorded136,818 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 FEV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 136,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 127,406 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 118,584 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 118,583 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 109,083 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 109,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 9 Jan 2014 95,909 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 79,845 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 60,993 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 43,330 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 43,330 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 22,583 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 17,688 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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OY55 FEV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OY55 FEV, 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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OY55 FEV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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