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OY55 FRP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,145 mi
Last recorded113,145 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 FRP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 113,145 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 113,138 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint between rear silencer and system (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 102,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer gasket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 99,655 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Nov 2015 117,402 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 117,402 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 89,620 miles

rear tyres wearing low 225/45/17

Fail 4 Dec 2014 89,620 miles

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

rear tyres wearing low 225/45/17

Pass 3 Sep 2013 75,886 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 66,443 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 56,304 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 56,304 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front headlamps slight blue tint

slight damage o/s outer sill

Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,755 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 24,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 24,156 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 23,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 23,290 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 22,947 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 FRP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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