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FH05 XRW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

195,915 mi
Last recorded195,915 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 XRW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 195,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 182,444 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 182,444 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 168,939 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 154,963 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides hub to arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 154,630 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 154,584 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 154,471 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 153,295 miles

Central STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

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

Nearside HEADLIGHT AIM JUST IN UPPER LIMIT

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

Offside HEADLIGHT AIM JUST IN UPPER LIMIT

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 149,849 miles

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Rear BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING

Fail 19 Sep 2016 149,847 miles

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

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING

Pass 14 Sep 2015 146,059 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 139,591 miles

Bonnet rod clip weak

Both front tyres very low on edge

Child seat fitted to nearside rear unable to fully check seats and belts

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 133,883 miles

Both front tyres low on edge

Both rear brake disc covers rusted

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

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

Nearside rear tyre 3.2mm,,,,Offside rear tyre 3.5mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted to nearside rear unable to fully check seat belts

Fail 25 Sep 2013 133,878 miles

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

Both front tyres low on edge

Both rear brake disc covers rusted

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

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

Nearside rear tyre 3.2mm,,,,Offside rear tyre 3.5mm

child seat fitted to nearside rear unable to fully check seat belts

Pass 7 Aug 2012 127,676 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 122,002 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 122,002 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 117,485 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2009 111,101 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 101,302 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 96,699 miles

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

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 XRW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 XRW, 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 XRW registered?

FH05 XRW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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