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AP05 FWN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

232,049 mi
Last recorded232,049 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 FWN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2025 232,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 223,401 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Jun 2023 216,465 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 207,400 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Jun 2021 198,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 198,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 190,944 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2020 190,844 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 182,619 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 182,619 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 174,814 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsr and osr (3.6.B.4d)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective bald ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf perishing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet stay seat broken

both front brake hoses deteriorated recommend replacement

front and rear brake discs wearing/corroding

front drive shafts corroding/general corrosion rear sub frame and suspension components/signs of corrosion by rear sub frame mounts

os head lamp slightly loose/both head lamps deteriorating light out put reduced

osf tyre wearing inner edge/close to wear indicator and perishing

osr tyre bald inner edge/nsr tyre wearing inner edge

rear shock absorbers deteriorating

Fail 18 May 2018 174,814 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsr and osr (3.6.B.4d)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective bald ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf perishing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet stay seat broken

both front brake hoses deteriorated recommend replacement

front and rear brake discs wearing/corroding

front drive shafts corroding/general corrosion rear sub frame and suspension components/signs of corrosion by rear sub frame mounts

os head lamp slightly loose/both head lamps deteriorating light out put reduced

osf tyre wearing inner edge/close to wear indicator and perishing

osr tyre bald inner edge/nsr tyre wearing inner edge

rear shock absorbers deteriorating

Pass 18 Nov 2016 166,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front indicators pale recommend attention

nsf and osf brake hoses deteriorating recommend attention

nsf tyre wearing inner edge/osf tyre worn to wear indicators and inner edge worn

rear suspension components corroding/rear shock absorbers dust covers deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2016 166,465 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front indicators pale recommend attention

nsf and osf brake hoses deteriorating recommend attention

nsf tyre wearing inner edge/osf tyre worn to wear indicators and inner edge worn

rear suspension components corroding/rear shock absorbers dust covers deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2015 159,881 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 159,879 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 151,078 miles

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Perishing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-Roll Link Gaitors Deteriorating --RECOMMEND ATTENTION ON N/S

Front Brake Pads Getting Low -- RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroding

Rear Brake Application Slightly Uneven

Slight Exhaust Leak Center Joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2014 151,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Perishing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-Roll Link Gaitors Deteriorating --RECOMMEND ATTENTION ON N/S

Front Brake Pads Getting Low -- RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroding

Rear Brake Application Slightly Uneven

Slight Exhaust Leak Center Joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 142,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust Corroding

N/S/F Inner Wheel Arch Linner Slightly Loose

N/S/R Close To Legal Limit

N/S/R Indicator Pale--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

O/S/R Tyre Getting Close To Legal Limit

Slight Corrosion Rear Anti-Roll Bar

Stone-Chip In Windscreen Zone B

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 124,906 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 103,445 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 71,110 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 63,165 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 48,738 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Mar 2009 48,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on edges

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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AP05 FWN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AP05 FWN, 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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AP05 FWN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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