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FG05 OEF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,484 mi
Last recorded89,484 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 OEF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 89,484 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 81,280 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 71,291 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 55,708 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 46,075 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 36,762 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 36,762 miles

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

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 OEF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG05 OEF registered?

FG05 OEF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is FG05 OEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 OEF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG05 OEF have outstanding finance?

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