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FG05 OGS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,404 mi
Last recorded110,404 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 OGS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 110,404 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 101,411 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 101,411 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195,65,15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 88,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wiper blades slight splits in ends

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 88,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wiper blades slight splits in ends

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 78,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Dec 2014 78,380 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 61,546 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 61,545 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 58,394 miles

front wishbone bushes getting perished

fuel tank straps getting corroded

rear beam bushes getting worn

some damage front subframe

some play front anti roll bar mounting bushes

Fail 21 Mar 2013 58,394 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front wishbone bushes getting perished

fuel tank straps getting corroded

rear beam bushes getting worn

some damage front subframe

some play front anti roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 14 Mar 2012 53,716 miles

rear beam bushes getting worn

fuel tank straps getting corroded

front wishbone bushes getting perished

some play front anti roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,967 miles

both front tyres feathering inner edges

fuel tank straps showing signs of corrosion

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2010 43,931 miles

front wishbone bushes getting perished

Pass 19 Mar 2009 38,128 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 32,648 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 32,192 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 32,192 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OGS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OGS, 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 OGS registered?

FG05 OGS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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