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HG05 FXC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,968 mi
Last recorded164,968 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 FXC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 164,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 160,351 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 160,351 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 149,839 miles

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

front brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2013 134,465 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

damage to n/s/r light lens

Fail 2 Oct 2013 134,465 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

damage to n/s/r light lens

Pass 14 Mar 2012 125,878 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 125,872 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 111,271 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 93,232 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 93,232 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 74,649 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 58,625 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 58,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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HG05 FXC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HG05 FXC, 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 HG05 FXC registered?

HG05 FXC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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