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OU05 PKA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

253,622 mi
Last recorded253,622 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 PKA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 253,622 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

n/s/r tyre close to limit , o/s/r perishing & worn inner edge .......

o/s outer c/v gaiter perishing .......

rear inner brake pad thickness not visible .......

Fail 14 Nov 2022 253,536 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

n/s/r tyre close to limit , o/s/r perishing & worn inner edge .......

o/s outer c/v gaiter perishing .......

rear inner brake pad thickness not visible .......

Pass 18 Oct 2021 249,493 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perishing .......

Fail 4 Oct 2021 249,475 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perishing .......

Pass 26 Aug 2020 243,947 miles

Corrosion to suspension components

Damage to rear window

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes aged cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Age cracking to CV boot

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shocker top covers insecure

Fail 26 Aug 2020 243,944 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Avg 2.1 Printout not available, keeps blocking smoke meter (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Corrosion to suspension components

Damage to rear window

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes aged cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Age cracking to CV boot

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shocker top covers insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2019 224,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only just legal. Midrange 205.55.16V (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Both shocker top covers insecure

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 224,118 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only just legal. Midrange 205.55.16V (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Both shocker top covers insecure

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 205,580 miles

Beam patterns poor

Corrosion on o/s outer sill

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes age cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Heavy wear on rear tyre edge and both close to limits on tread

Large crack in windscreen, not obscuring drivers view

Rear Both shocker top covers insecure

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

Some rear brake application difference

Very heavy corrosion on inner surface of o/s/f brake disc

Pass 17 Aug 2017 184,988 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lover rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyre valves age cracked

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

eml on

rear suspension components bushes age perished and cracked

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 164,416 miles

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

Offside Front Outer brake pad aprox 3.5mm

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

eml on

Pass 21 Sep 2015 144,236 miles

Age cracking and slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Emissions clean, no readings

N/s/r shocker top cover loose

Parking brake operation feels notchy

Fail 18 Sep 2015 144,072 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Outer Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Age cracking and slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Emissions clean, no readings

N/s/r shocker top cover loose

Parking brake operation feels notchy

Pass 3 Oct 2014 125,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2014 125,906 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 110,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs back plate heavily corroded. Advise replacing

N/S/R brake disc back plate heavily corroded. Advise replacing

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 95,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Heavy corrosion on front brake discs back plates

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 95,851 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Heavy corrosion on front brake discs back plates

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 78,007 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 63,676 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 50,824 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 26 Sep 2008 38,113 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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OU05 PKA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OU05 PKA, 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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OU05 PKA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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