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MK55 PAO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

151,702 mi
Last recorded151,702 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 PAO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 151,702 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 142,293 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 142,289 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 137,603 miles

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2016 130,360 miles

front + rear brake discs worn

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2015 125,996 miles

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2014 117,082 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake back plates rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2013 105,961 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 88,509 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 73,391 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 60,452 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 41,306 miles

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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MK55 PAO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MK55 PAO, 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 MK55 PAO registered?

MK55 PAO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is MK55 PAO safe to buy?

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