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FH05 BXL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,985 mi
Last recorded81,985 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 BXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 81,985 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 81,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 76,720 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 76,720 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 69,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

baby seat n/s/r

Fail 11 Apr 2012 69,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

baby seat n/s/r

Fail 6 Apr 2011 62,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 62,681 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 62,617 miles

engine oil leak

front brake pads wearing thin

unable to test all rear seat belts due to childs seats

Pass 12 Nov 2009 54,054 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 37,752 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 37,752 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 BXL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BXL, 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 BXL registered?

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

Is FH05 BXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 BXL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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