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FY05 EDV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

115,945 mi
Last recorded115,945 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 EDV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 115,945 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Mar 2026 115,945 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2025 112,994 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 109,294 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 109,294 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 105,744 miles

both rear shocker dust covers insecure

nearside front caliper spring missing

Pass 7 Mar 2022 100,449 miles

nearside front caliper spring missing

Pass 5 Mar 2021 95,460 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 95,460 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 92,689 miles

both rear shocker dust covers insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2019 88,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shocker dust covers insecure

Fail 5 Mar 2019 88,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear shocker dust covers insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2018 84,365 miles

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

offside front tyre totally bald inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2017 79,844 miles

trays and covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 72,805 miles

front tyres starting to wear inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2015 67,111 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 61,396 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,631 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 48,370 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 42,301 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 36,323 miles

small nail in o/s/f tyre inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2009 30,740 miles

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,131 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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FY05 EDV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel 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 FY05 EDV, 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 FY05 EDV registered?

FY05 EDV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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