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FM05 HRJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,618 mi
Last recorded93,618 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 HRJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 93,618 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noisy

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 93,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noisy

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 86,028 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 78,209 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 78,087 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 May 2014 70,961 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 62,777 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 24 May 2013 62,773 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 16 May 2012 53,985 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

engine noisey operation

rear disc wearing thin

Pass 31 May 2011 44,947 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 35,778 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 27,819 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 21,331 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 HRJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FM05 HRJ, 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 HRJ registered?

FM05 HRJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is FM05 HRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 HRJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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