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FE05 RVR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,773 mi
Last recorded144,773 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 RVR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 144,773 miles

Engine bay and Underside covers. Unable to fully assess all prescribed items

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 144,771 miles

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 Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine bay and Underside covers. Unable to fully assess all prescribed items

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 139,826 miles

rear sub frame corroding

Pass 23 Jun 2021 138,609 miles

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

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

rear crossmember corroding

Pass 24 Jun 2020 136,145 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing approx 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Corrosion to crossmember, suspension parts etc

Upper level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 26 Jun 2019 122,569 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Upper level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 26 Jun 2019 122,566 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Upper level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 2 Jul 2018 94,557 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 92,634 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 89,440 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 86,440 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 86,427 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 84,120 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 84,092 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 81,849 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 78,948 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 76,118 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 67,922 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 50,324 miles

Both front tyres seriously worn on inner edges.

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)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 50,324 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Both front tyres seriously worn on inner edges.

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)

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 RVR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RVR, 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 RVR registered?

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

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