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FJ05 ZBC

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,918 mi
Last recorded124,918 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 ZBC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 124,918 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 119,807 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 112,103 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 102,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Mar 2013 102,622 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Mar 2012 96,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 96,775 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 90,365 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on

Fail 26 Mar 2011 90,359 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on

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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FJ05 ZBC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FJ05 ZBC, 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 FJ05 ZBC registered?

FJ05 ZBC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is FJ05 ZBC safe to buy?

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