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OW05 FKU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

240,007 mi
Last recorded240,007 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 FKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 240,007 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 232,917 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 232,915 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 226,733 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 221,708 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 221,708 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 207,831 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 202,794 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 184,175 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 163,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 141,263 miles

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

both front and n/s/r brake back plates deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2011 118,290 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 110,744 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s driveshaft to gearbox flange bolts loose and missing

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 30 Jun 2009 97,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 97,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 96,061 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 71,464 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 71,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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OW05 FKU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OW05 FKU, 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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OW05 FKU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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