CarVerify

Free Car Check

M20 FCL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,375 mi
Last recorded196,375 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 FCL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 196,375 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 192,808 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 191,922 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 146,662 miles

All four brake back plates badly corroded

Nearside rear flexible brake hose deteriorated and spliting

Offside front shockabsorber leaking oil,Recomend replacement

Slight front brake imbalance

Fail 11 Oct 2013 146,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All four brake back plates badly corroded

Nearside rear flexible brake hose deteriorated and spliting

Offside front shockabsorber leaking oil,Recomend replacement

Offside rear tyre worn to wear markers,Bald on inner edge and has a nail stuck in it

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 26 Sep 2012 136,241 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATES BADLY CORRODED AND COLLAPSED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE,JUST LEGAL. 205/60/15 V

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO WEAR MARKERS,JUST LEGAL

Fail 26 Sep 2012 136,241 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)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATES BADLY CORRODED AND COLLAPSED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE,JUST LEGAL. 205/60/15 V

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO WEAR MARKERS,JUST LEGAL

Pass 12 Oct 2011 128,252 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 119,808 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 111,571 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

offside+nearside front brake disc covers badly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2008 91,800 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre BIG!

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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M20 FCL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 M20 FCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M20 FCL?

You can check the full history of M20 FCL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M20 FCL registered?

M20 FCL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is M20 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M20 FCL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M20 FCL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M20 FCL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.