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MK55 PBZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,568 mi
Last recorded66,568 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 PBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2013 66,568 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on edges

Cat. exhaust section rattle

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear number [plate poor condition

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 66,568 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on edges

Cat. exhaust section rattle

Rear number [plate poor condition

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 55,142 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 42,838 miles

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

nearside front side light dim

oil leak

one of nearside rear side lights not working

Fail 18 Aug 2010 35,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 18 Aug 2010 35,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsr tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 28 Jul 2009 28,576 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

catalitic convertor rattle

Pass 28 Jul 2009 28,576 miles

catalitic convertor rattle

Pass 21 Aug 2008 51,483 miles

deep cuts and kerb wear n/s/f tyre outer wall.

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 PBZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PBZ, 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 PBZ registered?

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

Is MK55 PBZ safe to buy?

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