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FG05 FHV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,880 mi
Last recorded99,880 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 99,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 92,316 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 92,299 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 84,080 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 75,962 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 63,298 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 57,599 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 47,801 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 47,801 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 40,267 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 32,934 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,614 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 20,181 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 FHV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FG05 FHV, 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 FHV registered?

FG05 FHV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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