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FEZ 3043

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,318 mi
Last recorded126,318 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEZ 3043
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 126,318 miles

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

Suspension components rusty

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2020 120,972 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 11,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just above limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc backplates corroded

covers underside obscuring some parts

surface corrosion underside on axles and suspension/steering components

Fail 6 Apr 2019 116,350 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

covers underside obscuring some parts

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just above limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc backplates corroded

surface corrosion underside on axles and suspension/steering components

Pass 13 Apr 2018 112,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

Rear surface corrosion on axle and components

Pass 13 Apr 2017 104,457 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

TPMS lamp indicates low tyre pressure

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Apr 2016 96,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 90,238 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 86,721 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 79,872 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 70,540 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 70,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 59,852 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 50,633 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 42,154 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 38,351 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel arch cover loose

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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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FEZ 3043 is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FEZ 3043, 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 FEZ 3043 registered?

FEZ 3043 is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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The MOT history for FEZ 3043 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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