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FD05 NSJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

288,705 mi
Last recorded288,705 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 NSJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 288,705 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 288,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 275,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 265,162 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 265,160 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 254,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle has 195/65/15 tyres fitted to the front axle and 205/60/15 to the rear axle

Fail 11 Aug 2015 254,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle has 195/60/15 fitted to the front axle and 205/60/15 fitted to the rear

Pass 5 Aug 2014 227,966 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 227,966 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 210,651 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 185,763 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 185,763 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 167,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn

Fail 15 Aug 2011 167,721 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Aug 2010 133,756 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 59,989 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 59,989 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 NSJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 NSJ, 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 FD05 NSJ registered?

FD05 NSJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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