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FH05 XRR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,880 mi
Last recorded157,880 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 XRR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 157,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement torque reaction bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. p/brake 23% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 149,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 135,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2016 135,300 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 123,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 115,298 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 103,557 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2012 92,944 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 92,864 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 85,947 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 82,949 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 67,355 miles

both front wish bone bushes starting to split.

both rear tyres slightly mishapen

Fail 7 Jun 2010 67,044 miles

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

both front wish bone bushes starting to split.

rear tyre depths getting low. 3mm

Pass 29 May 2009 52,828 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 29 May 2009 52,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 37,807 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 XRR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XRR, 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 XRR registered?

FH05 XRR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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