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FG05 UJW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,330 mi
Last recorded170,330 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 170,330 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 164,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 164,180 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 146,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 129,372 miles

Slight play in front lower suspension arm bushes.

Various brake pipes swelling under paint.

Fail 19 Mar 2020 129,316 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in front lower suspension arm bushes.

Various brake pipes swelling under paint.

Pass 15 Mar 2019 112,641 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 100,341 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 94,150 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 88,276 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 82,005 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 76,382 miles

washer & wipers worn ,front seat belts slow to retract & n/s/r door lock (locked shut) & handbrake cables worn

Fail 11 Mar 2014 76,371 miles

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

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

washer & wipers worn ,front seat belts slow to retract & n/s/r door lock (locked shut) & handbrake cables worn

Pass 25 Mar 2013 71,259 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape on the inner edge.

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 71,259 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape on the inner edge.

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 66,383 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 59,069 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 50,118 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 40,881 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,782 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 UJW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UJW, 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 UJW registered?

FG05 UJW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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