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EJ54 PXP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,041 mi
Last recorded160,041 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 PXP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 160,041 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner c.v boot slight leak of grease

Offside Front spring isn`t a great fit at top

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus everything that is attached (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sills corroded

high level brake light not working

Fail 21 Jul 2020 160,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner c.v boot slight leak of grease

Offside Front spring isn`t a great fit at top

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus everything that is attached (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sills corroded

high level brake light not working

Pass 23 Jan 2019 153,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 153,003 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability Broken in half (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 145,809 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 137,915 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 128,858 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 117,096 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 107,177 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 94,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 85,042 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 77,530 miles

nearside font drive shaft inboard c/v boot split

Pass 19 Feb 2010 63,998 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 63,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 50,111 miles

rear high level stop lamp centre light out

Pass 28 Jan 2008 35,966 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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EJ54 PXP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 EJ54 PXP, 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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EJ54 PXP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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