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FG05 JZD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

204,106 mi
Last recorded204,106 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 204,106 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 204,106 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 200,609 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

general underside corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2016 200,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

general underside corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2015 197,006 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 197,006 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 192,547 miles

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 188,293 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Aug 2013 188,293 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake pad ind wires fouling drive shaft

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2012 184,285 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 184,283 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 179,116 miles

both rear tyres worn

front pads worn

os front & rear anti roll links worn

os rear shocker cover broken

Fail 18 May 2011 179,116 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres worn

front pads worn

os front & rear anti roll links worn

os rear shocker cover broken

Pass 26 May 2010 163,924 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 127,758 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 127,757 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 89,067 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 JZD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 JZD, 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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FG05 JZD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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