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FG05 OHD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,462 mi
Last recorded168,462 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 168,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases midd (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 147,778 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 129,594 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 129,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 111,055 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 111,051 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 96,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 83,689 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 72,536 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 52,824 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 34,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 34,971 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 33,156 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OHD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OHD, 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 OHD registered?

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

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