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FG05 DPO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

197,551 mi
Last recorded197,551 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 DPO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 197,551 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 187,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2014 187,056 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2013 177,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 177,526 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 169,188 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2012 169,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2011 155,697 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear disc in poor condition

Fail 15 Apr 2011 155,697 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear disc in poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2010 138,025 miles

nearside rear shock shroud insecure

Fail 29 Mar 2010 138,022 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear shock shroud insecure

Fail 8 Apr 2009 122,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advice engine management light on +airbag light on +heater plug light on

Pass 8 Apr 2009 122,891 miles

advice engine management light on +airbag light on +heater plug light on

Pass 17 Apr 2008 105,596 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 DPO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DPO, 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 DPO registered?

FG05 DPO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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