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PE55 FAA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

108,940 mi
Last recorded108,940 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 FAA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 108,940 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 104,031 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 103,700 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 94,941 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 94,199 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2022 90,918 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 84,166 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

ignition key defect very had to get the key out

Pass 24 Sep 2020 77,804 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 76,902 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 74,652 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 71,675 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 71,675 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 69,981 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 69,981 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 67,337 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 67,093 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 63,345 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 63,345 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 59,619 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 59,728 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 53,355 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 47,750 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 42,207 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 35,975 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 30,297 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 30,297 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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PE55 FAA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 PE55 FAA, 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 PE55 FAA registered?

PE55 FAA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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