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MK55 PBY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,402 mi
Last recorded166,402 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 PBY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 166,402 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Some underbody corrosion

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 163,848 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Some age related underbody corrosion, not excessive or holed at time of test

Pass 11 Jan 2022 161,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Some age related underbody corrosion, not excessive or holed at time of test

Pass 7 Jan 2021 157,891 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 151,125 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 147,241 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 142,264 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 137,748 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 129,606 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 118,361 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 107,374 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 107,373 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 92,130 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 92,130 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 83,423 miles

Brake warning light on dash

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 67,619 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 51,694 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 34,828 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 PBY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PBY, 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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MK55 PBY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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