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FE05 DYW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

199,117 mi
Last recorded199,117 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 DYW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 199,117 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 194,992 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 182,849 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 174,838 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2017 169,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

lower radiator hose clamp heavily corroded and thin

secondry pump rubber mountains damaged but unit still secure in housing

Pass 10 Mar 2016 158,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise centre exhaust system outer casing corroded

advise exhaust heat shield insecure

advise small crack nsf indicator lense and condensated

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 144,773 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

front discs lipped and pitted on inner face

osf tyre low on very edges

Pass 18 Mar 2014 136,182 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 125,521 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 125,521 miles

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

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

advise front wipers spliting

Pass 14 Mar 2012 113,834 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 100,550 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2011 100,550 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2010 84,689 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 84,689 miles

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 74,763 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 60,237 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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FE05 DYW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FE05 DYW, 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 FE05 DYW registered?

FE05 DYW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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