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FL05 OCT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

201,012 mi
Last recorded201,012 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 OCT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 201,012 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 194,666 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 192,321 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 192,321 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 183,657 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 170,870 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 159,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 159,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 144,170 miles

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

Nearside in-car headlight adjuster not working

Offside Front brake back plate corroded and holed

Offside Front tyre valve stem stress cracked

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake hoses starting to stress crack

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly stress cracked

both front wipers smearing slightly

both rear bump stops slightly deteriorated, aluminium parts corroding and dust gaiters down on shock absorbers

Pass 22 Aug 2016 134,049 miles

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroded and holed

both rear bump stops slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak to rear of engine

Fail 22 Aug 2016 134,046 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroded and holed

both rear bump stops slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak to rear of engine

Pass 29 Sep 2015 128,423 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 105,409 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 105,401 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2014 98,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2013 86,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2012 73,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2011 62,138 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 62,138 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 49,351 miles

heavy pitting rear discs

rear pads low

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 26 Feb 2009 32,938 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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FL05 OCT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FL05 OCT, 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 FL05 OCT registered?

FL05 OCT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is FL05 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL05 OCT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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