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MD05 FGU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,811 mi
Last recorded172,811 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 FGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 172,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 165,596 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2015 155,578 miles

Nearside Rear slight cracking to tread pattern

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front play in inner steering rack end

Pass 18 Jul 2014 143,605 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play o/s front steering rack end

Pass 17 Jul 2013 128,798 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play o/s front steering rack end

Pass 24 Jul 2012 114,797 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 114,797 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 97,090 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 79,718 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 79,718 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 60,744 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 42,972 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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MD05 FGU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MD05 FGU, 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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MD05 FGU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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