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ST05 FRZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

167,006 mi
Last recorded167,006 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 FRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 167,006 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 166,963 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired spring not seated properly (2.4.A.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' magic forest (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 158,345 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 158,171 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear shock absorber's missing protective covers

Pass 1 Dec 2014 144,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

nearside rear light cluster sligthly damaged but function not impaired

Pass 11 Dec 2013 131,836 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

offside rear brake disc overheated.

offside rear brake sticking on.

offside rear bump stop seperated.

Fail 11 Dec 2013 131,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

offside rear brake disc overheated.

offside rear brake sticking on.

offside rear bump stop seperated.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 118,264 miles

hole in nearside tail lamp repaired by tape

offside bumpstop split

Fail 3 Dec 2012 118,264 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hole in nearside tail lamp repaired by tape

offside bumpstop split

Pass 12 Dec 2011 105,003 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear light cluster damaged.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 90,130 miles

front brake pads at around 3mm,front brake discs are corroding over braking surfaces.

offside reapeator lens cracked.

Fail 7 Dec 2010 90,130 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads at around 3mm,front brake discs are corroding over braking surfaces.

offside reapeator lens cracked.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 75,968 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs are deterioating.

Fail 3 Dec 2009 75,884 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs are deterioating.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 62,316 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 62,316 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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ST05 FRZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 ST05 FRZ, 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 ST05 FRZ registered?

ST05 FRZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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