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FP05 VSL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

198,335 mi
Last recorded198,335 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 198,335 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 193,863 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 193,863 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 189,159 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 189,159 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 179,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2017 179,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 165,289 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 151,928 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 141,604 miles

advise heavy damage to offside front section of outer sill, advise repair, but not structural

Pass 14 May 2013 132,229 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 132,226 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 15 May 2012 123,752 miles

advise both front tyre wear inner edge

Pass 16 May 2011 113,839 miles

front tyres have uneven wear, worn more on inside edge

n/s rear hand brake lever on caliper sticking on return slightly

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2010 103,818 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 103,817 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

advise offside front brake disc pitted borderline

Pass 5 May 2009 96,343 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 80,690 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 VSL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VSL, 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 VSL registered?

FP05 VSL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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