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FP05 TMX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

179,637 mi
Last recorded179,637 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 TMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 179,637 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 171,523 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 171,514 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 157,360 miles

Nearside Front side repeater damaged

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 157,360 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front side repeater damaged

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 142,886 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 142,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 127,984 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 112,550 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

child seat fitted rear

Fail 16 Oct 2015 112,550 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

child seat fitted rear

Pass 21 Nov 2014 100,737 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 100,737 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 88,552 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 82,272 miles

both front tyres becomeing worn on inner edges.

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link top dust cover split.

oil level low.

Fail 10 Apr 2013 82,272 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres becomeing worn on inner edges.

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link top dust cover split.

oil level low.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 69,171 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 69,171 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 58,446 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 46,788 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 46,714 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,553 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,338 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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FP05 TMX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TMX, 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 TMX registered?

FP05 TMX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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