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FE05 DZG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

157,842 mi
Last recorded157,842 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 DZG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 157,842 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 151,731 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2023 145,949 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 139,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 136,992 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 131,551 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))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 121,574 miles

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED IN OIL

Pass 9 Mar 2018 111,026 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges. nearside front also close to legal limit

Fail 1 Mar 2018 110,876 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges. nearside front also close to legal limit

Pass 1 Mar 2017 96,546 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front door handle stiff

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 85,363 miles

Rear number plate fading

Rear washer inop

Rear wiper inop

Fail 24 Feb 2016 85,363 miles

Fuel system component insecure cooler (7.2.1)

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

Rear number plate fading

Rear washer inop

Rear wiper inop

Pass 24 Feb 2015 77,346 miles

front coil springs corroded

offside rear bumpstop split

small cut on outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2014 70,241 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 62,414 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 55,060 miles

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

rear washer not working

Pass 24 Feb 2011 46,885 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 40,813 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 16 Feb 2009 34,814 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 29,076 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 DZG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DZG, 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 DZG registered?

FE05 DZG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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