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FV05 LFB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

137,638 mi
Last recorded137,638 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 137,638 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2017 126,852 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 115,670 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 111,318 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 111,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 95,100 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 82,273 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside wiper blade worn.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 May 2012 70,191 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 61,817 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight scoring to nearside front brake disc

Pass 27 May 2010 52,681 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 43,772 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 34,706 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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FV05 LFB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FV05 LFB, 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 LFB registered?

FV05 LFB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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The MOT history for FV05 LFB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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