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A10 FWM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,005 mi
Last recorded173,005 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 FWM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 173,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 173,000 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 170,469 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 169,542 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 169,540 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear mounting bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 46,181 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 39,946 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 34,338 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 29,332 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 24,519 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 17,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Plastic covers fitted under engine and underbody.

Tyres starting to perish.

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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A10 FWM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A10 FWM, 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 A10 FWM registered?

A10 FWM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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