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OW05 FKZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,664 mi
Last recorded160,664 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 160,664 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 160,664 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 158,779 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 158,779 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2020 157,433 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 157,433 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 153,591 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 147,741 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 142,296 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 135,505 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 128,258 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 122,156 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 115,048 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 107,306 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 90,885 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 90,885 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 74,368 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 May 2009 53,610 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 53,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2008 43,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 FKZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FKZ, 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 OW05 FKZ registered?

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

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