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FE05 EPZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,809 mi
Last recorded76,809 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 EPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 76,809 miles

both front tyres showing part worn inner edge.

Pass 2 Jul 2019 74,127 miles

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

the rear wiper blade incomplete.

Pass 20 Jun 2018 70,479 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 65,661 miles

no washer liquid to the rear screen/not working.

under-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 64,186 miles

no washer liquid to the rear screen.

under-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside.

Fail 14 Mar 2017 64,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

no washer liquid to the rear screen.

under-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 60,091 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside

Pass 3 Mar 2015 56,401 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 56,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2014 52,629 miles

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

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

the offside rear suspension camber or KPI seems to be adversly incorrect

Fail 19 Mar 2014 52,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

the offside rear suspension camber or KPI seems to be adversly incorrect

Pass 4 Mar 2013 45,026 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 35,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 35,968 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 28,565 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 28,565 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 26,173 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 26,173 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 23,694 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 20,923 miles

rear indicators slightly white

Fail 26 Feb 2008 20,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear indicators slightly white

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 EPZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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