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FY05 VSP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

96,373 mi
Last recorded96,373 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 VSP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 96,373 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2026 96,373 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2025 88,757 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 81,740 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 77,490 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All 4 bulbs. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges. Advise vehicle requires tracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door moulding detached.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and Offside rear inner lower arm (spring pan) bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside wing mirror casing broken.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges. Advise vehicle requires tracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 77,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and outer sidewalls de-laminating due to under inflation (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cooling fan intermittently running.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All 4 bulbs. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges. Advise vehicle requires tracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door moulding detached.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and Offside rear inner lower arm (spring pan) bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside wing mirror casing broken.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges. Advise vehicle requires tracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 69,009 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 60,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 56,035 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 55,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 52,865 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 49,295 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 44,849 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 39,350 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 33,039 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 27,344 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 25,707 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 23,884 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 23,884 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 22,148 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 19,699 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 17,770 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 15,151 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 VSP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VSP, 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 VSP registered?

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

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