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FP05 XZV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

161,600 mi
Last recorded161,600 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 XZV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 161,600 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2025 160,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 160,571 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 158,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Oct 2024 158,573 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2023 158,163 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 158,107 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 156,350 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 154,314 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 146,958 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

slight binding to nsr brake

Pass 30 Aug 2018 142,755 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 137,404 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 131,873 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 121,826 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 108,895 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 74,650 miles

silght oil residue under vehicle

Fail 19 Apr 2013 74,650 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

silght oil residue under vehicle

Pass 13 Feb 2012 69,240 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 62,987 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Feb 2010 53,531 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 53,531 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 46,602 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 39,700 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 XZV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 XZV, 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 XZV registered?

FP05 XZV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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