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FE05 RVF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,729 mi
Last recorded177,729 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 RVF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 177,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 177,702 miles

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner arch loose

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 171,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 165,054 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

front suspension rusty

rear brakes rusty and brake levers not returning fully

rear exhaust shields loose

rear suspension very rusty

slight tapping from engine

wipers deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2021 165,054 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

front suspension rusty

rear brakes rusty and brake levers not returning fully

rear exhaust shields loose

rear suspension very rusty

slight tapping from engine

wipers deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2020 157,859 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

drive shaft boot split and leaking grease both sided

exhaust and suspension rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2019 150,881 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split at end and covering brake hose in grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight play in suspension arm rubbers and ball joint

Pass 5 Jun 2018 142,625 miles

Offside drive shaft boot leaking

slight play in ball joint

suspension bushes deteriorating

wipers deteriorating

Fail 4 Jun 2018 142,625 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside drive shaft boot leaking

slight play in ball joint

suspension bushes deteriorating

wipers deteriorating

Pass 28 Jun 2017 136,863 miles

general corrosion

slight play in ball joints

Fail 28 Jun 2017 136,861 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT!! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT!! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT!! (4.1.E.1)

general corrosion

slight play in ball joints

Pass 17 May 2016 128,427 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 May 2016 128,420 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 119,520 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 101,272 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 84,020 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 63,644 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 62,457 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 49,853 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 23 Mar 2010 49,853 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Mar 2009 38,759 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 30,917 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 RVF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RVF, 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 RVF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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