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FM05 HRP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

124,602 mi
Last recorded124,602 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 124,602 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 122,480 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 122,480 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 120,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nearside and off side front outer sill damage

Fail 26 Sep 2024 120,485 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nearside and off side front outer sill damage

Pass 26 Sep 2023 118,562 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively when turned / spun by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn main axle bush slight play / movement plus starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively when turned / spun by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn main axle bush slight play / movement plus starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 115,358 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 111,620 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts o/s and n/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened Caliper slight restriction. (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 107,537 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush slight d bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind on manual rotation (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush slight d bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind on manual rotation (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 101,982 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle section and clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 101,982 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective middle section and clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 96,308 miles

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 96,308 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 91,382 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 85,862 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 85,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 79,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre feathered on inside edge

Pass 10 Jul 2014 70,420 miles

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

nearside rear seatbelt twisted

window screen damaged in several areas in and out of swept area

Fail 9 Jul 2014 70,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear seatbelt twisted

window screen damaged in several areas in and out of swept area

Pass 19 Jul 2013 62,021 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 62,021 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 44,952 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 41,317 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 41,317 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 33,018 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 27,217 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 20,872 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)

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 HRP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HRP, 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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FM05 HRP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 July 2005.

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