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FH05 BWZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,493 mi
Last recorded114,493 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 BWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 114,493 miles

General Under Body Corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2025 113,619 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 112,463 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

General Under Body Corrosion

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 112,463 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

General Under Body Corrosion

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 110,231 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust System Corroded

General Under Body Corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 110,231 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust System Corroded

General Under Body Corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 107,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

under body has surface rust

Pass 16 Jan 2019 105,291 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 105,291 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 100,579 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 91,290 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 81,445 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 67,482 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 67,085 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 57,771 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 56,292 miles

advise middle exhaust mounting broken

Pass 5 May 2011 51,640 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 43,585 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 43,585 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2009 34,816 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 27,095 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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FH05 BWZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FH05 BWZ, 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 FH05 BWZ registered?

FH05 BWZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is FH05 BWZ safe to buy?

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