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WF05 FCM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

232,962 mi
Last recorded232,962 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 FCM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 232,962 miles

offside front cv boot deterioted

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 232,959 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front cv boot deterioted

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2017 221,069 miles

covers fitted

play in both sides rear anti roll bar links

play in offside front wishbone bush

Fail 27 Sep 2017 221,065 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted

play in both sides rear anti roll bar links

play in offside front wishbone bush

Pass 4 May 2017 210,661 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both side (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2016 202,111 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 19 Dec 2016 202,107 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 20 Jun 2016 192,197 miles

offside rear tyre worn on limit

play in rear antiroll bar links

Pass 15 Dec 2015 181,116 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 8 Jun 2015 170,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads low

offside front tyre worn low

offside rear tyre worn on limit

rear brake dics back dust cover plates corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 157,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads wearing thin

nearside front inner cv boot slightly damaged

nearside front tyre worn low

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 17 Jun 2014 146,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs dust covers corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2014 146,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs dust covers corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 134,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2013 131,955 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 131,955 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 121,015 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn on Inner Edges

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 112,083 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 104,763 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 97,148 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 97,134 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 90,033 miles

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

Front 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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WF05 FCM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WF05 FCM, 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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WF05 FCM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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