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SY05 FEG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

102,841 mi
Last recorded102,841 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 FEG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 102,841 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2026 102,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster inoperative (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 99,582 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 96,508 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 91,974 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 85,270 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 79,134 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 75,946 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 69,984 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 63,884 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 57,927 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 45,506 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

child seat

unable to see full condition of rear brake pads

undertrays

Pass 25 Aug 2015 39,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 32,950 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 30,893 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 26,756 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 22,964 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 22,351 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 19,765 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 16,605 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 13,650 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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SY05 FEG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 SY05 FEG, 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 SY05 FEG registered?

SY05 FEG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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