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FD05 NRJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

87,736 mi
Last recorded87,736 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 NRJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 87,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2026 87,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged bracket insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2025 81,906 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 81,906 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 73,638 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 67,611 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 67,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 58,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald tread depth 4mm tread perished cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald tread depth 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 58,127 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CV Gaiter completely split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald tread depth 4mm tread perished cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald tread depth 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 48,388 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 48,388 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 41,199 miles

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2020 41,199 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Offside Front brake pipe insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2019 41,027 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 40,647 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 40,647 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 39,853 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 38,302 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 38,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2015 36,304 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 33,172 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 30,274 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 30,274 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2012 27,598 miles

o/side reaper lamp lens damaged.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 25,354 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 22,225 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 17,820 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 14,620 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 NRJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FD05 NRJ, 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 NRJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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