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FD05 BWO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,139 mi
Last recorded152,139 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 BWO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 152,139 miles

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 146,856 miles

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 146,561 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 142,800 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 141,080 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 136,645 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 133,152 miles

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

very slight corrosion starting to rear brake pipes

Pass 21 Feb 2018 126,965 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all coil springs starting to corrode slightly

both front seatbelts slow to retract

rear brake pipes starting to corrode slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2017 120,025 miles

Rear discs starting to pit and corrode

both front drop links have slight play

both front inner rack arm joints have very slight play

both front track rod end rubbers starting to perish but still stop the ingress of dirt

its a skoda

Pass 18 Feb 2016 112,997 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 105,497 miles

Its a Skoda...

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 98,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front seatbelt retracting operation slow/stiff

rear exhaust bracket slight corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2014 98,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front seatbelt retracting operation slow/stiff

rear exhaust bracket slight corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2013 90,078 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 89,983 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 78,022 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 69,643 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 59,142 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 50,649 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 17 Jul 2009 50,642 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 37,560 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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FD05 BWO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FD05 BWO, 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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FD05 BWO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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