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MX05 FHJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,913 mi
Last recorded141,913 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 FHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2024 141,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trail arm/ beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bushes. Both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 136,208 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm bushes. Both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 136,157 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2022 130,884 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 130,884 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 126,974 miles

advise : surface corrosion to rear axle assly

Fail 4 Oct 2021 126,974 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

advise : surface corrosion to rear axle assly

Pass 6 Jul 2020 121,430 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 121,422 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 113,273 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 113,267 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 110,137 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 103,656 miles

Front registration plate cracked

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

surface rust underbody

Pass 6 Sep 2016 98,072 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 95,597 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 95,597 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 947,692 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 94,688 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 93,013 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 92,403 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 82,779 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 64,261 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 50,340 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2010 48,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 48,557 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 39,804 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 31,495 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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MX05 FHJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MX05 FHJ, 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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MX05 FHJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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