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FM05 FXW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,033 mi
Last recorded119,033 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 FXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 119,033 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Handbrake just met requirements and may need adjustment or repair

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 2 Mar 2020 108,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake just met requirements and may need adjustment or repair

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 103,848 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 96,857 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 96,857 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 88,124 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 80,365 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2015 80,365 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 71,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 71,878 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Dec 2013 62,578 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 62,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

biscs corrodeed and pads low all

Pass 3 May 2012 54,396 miles

condition of front brake discs

Fail 12 Apr 2011 44,255 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 44,255 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 30,951 miles

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

stonechip on windscreen

Pass 27 Apr 2010 30,951 miles

stonechip on windscreen

Pass 11 May 2009 22,714 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 17,077 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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FM05 FXW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FM05 FXW, 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 FM05 FXW registered?

FM05 FXW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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