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FP05 VSO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,024 mi
Last recorded128,024 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 VSO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 128,024 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 119,523 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 119,523 miles

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

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2018 113,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2017 106,578 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 106,578 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 94,967 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 83,431 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 72,385 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 63,601 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 58,142 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 51,519 miles

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

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 16 Nov 2011 51,519 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 27 Apr 2011 45,414 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 34,110 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 23,604 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

road tax presented expired

Pass 7 Apr 2008 15,742 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 VSO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FP05 VSO, 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 VSO registered?

FP05 VSO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is FP05 VSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 VSO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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