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FH05 BXK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,092 mi
Last recorded121,092 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 BXK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2022 121,092 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 120,201 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 119,380 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 117,271 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 111,948 miles

Rear child seats fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Fail 15 Aug 2018 111,946 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Rear child seats fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 3 Aug 2017 106,076 miles

engine management light is on

Oil leak ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main, before rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 106,074 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main, before rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

engine management light is on

Pass 16 Aug 2016 100,407 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 100,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 95,098 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 26 Sep 2014 89,735 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 82,778 miles

Both rear tyres 'stepped on inner' edges

Coolant leak

Front brake disc's worn/lipped.

N/S/F tyre badly worn on inner edge.

O/S/F tyre VERY badly worn on inner edge.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 73,980 miles

both rear tyres castleated slightly on inner edges.

Fail 26 Sep 2012 73,980 miles

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

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

both rear tyres castleated slightly on inner edges.

n/s/r damper gaitor split.

o/s/r damper gaitor spliting slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2011 63,822 miles

both rear damper gaitors spliting.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 54,242 miles

all four indicators showing white light.

both rear damper gaitors spliting.

both rear tyre depths getting low 2-3mm.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 47,265 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 44,820 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 34,438 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 BXK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BXK, 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 BXK registered?

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

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