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FH05 BXB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,086 mi
Last recorded189,086 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 BXB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 189,086 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2019 189,084 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2018 180,439 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jul 2016 152,325 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2016 152,318 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 137,257 miles

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

engine oil leaking

Fail 5 Jun 2015 137,224 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine oil leaking

Pass 29 Apr 2014 121,617 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 112,777 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 102,140 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 90,177 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 90,177 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 78,727 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 78,727 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 53,537 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 BXB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FH05 BXB, 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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FH05 BXB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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