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FP05 FFK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

161,004 mi
Last recorded161,004 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 FFK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 161,004 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 161,004 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 131,863 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 131,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 121,187 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 115,681 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 105,696 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 105,696 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 102,607 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 98,538 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 92,797 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 92,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 76,415 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 75,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 75,503 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 69,418 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 69,406 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 65,871 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 59,947 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 56,370 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 51,100 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge , on limit

will req front number plate soon

Pass 23 Apr 2008 41,347 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 41,034 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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FP05 FFK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FP05 FFK, 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 FP05 FFK registered?

FP05 FFK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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