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FV05 GRX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,068 mi
Last recorded182,068 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 GRX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2024 182,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2023 174,093 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 174,090 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2022 165,692 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 157,337 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 157,336 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2020 151,362 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover/under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2020 151,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2018 144,928 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres worn inner edges

engine cover/under tray fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2018 144,839 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres worn inner edges

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2017 136,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 127,155 miles

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

plastic covers fitted obscuring testable areas

Pass 18 Oct 2015 113,022 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

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

both front inner discs corroded and pitted also lipped

Fail 17 Oct 2015 113,022 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front inner discs corroded and pitted also lipped

Pass 15 Oct 2014 99,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s headlamp dim but still has a pattern,bulb maybe out of place slightly

Fail 15 Oct 2014 99,562 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s headlamp dim but still has a pattern,bulb maybe out of place slightly

Pass 21 Oct 2013 80,780 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,881 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 65,346 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 65,083 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

nearside front outer c.v. boot clip deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2011 52,219 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 39,661 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 31,805 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 24,077 miles

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

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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FV05 GRX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV05 GRX, 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 FV05 GRX registered?

FV05 GRX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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