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FG05 BPX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

148,486 mi
Last recorded148,486 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 BPX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 148,486 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 148,486 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 136,353 miles

child seat

rear brakes noisey

Fail 3 Feb 2015 129,315 miles

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

nearside front position lamp dim

Pass 3 Feb 2015 129,315 miles

nearside front position lamp dim

Fail 31 Jan 2014 121,264 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 121,264 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 112,996 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 112,996 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 103,803 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 103,803 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 93,167 miles

drivers door mirror damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2011 93,167 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

drivers door mirror damaged

rear brakes noisey

Fail 1 Feb 2010 81,817 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 81,817 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 67,930 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 67,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 48,255 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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FG05 BPX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FG05 BPX, 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 FG05 BPX registered?

FG05 BPX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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