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OY05 PVZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

119,134 mi
Last recorded119,134 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 PVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 119,134 miles

general corrosion on all suspension

rear heat shields loose

Fail 16 Mar 2026 119,134 miles

general corrosion on all suspension

rear heat shields loose

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 117,168 miles

Both front indicators slightly white

Both front shocks corroded

Both number plates poor condition

Both rear bump stops broken

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

General corrosion to all suspension

Offside front outer pad becoming low

Slight splitting to both front wishbone rear bushes

Splitting to rear antiroll bar bushes

Pass 28 Mar 2024 113,973 miles

slight brake bind nsr

rear suspension corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2024 113,973 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

rear suspension corroded

slight brake bind nsr

Pass 13 Mar 2023 111,024 miles

Both front shocks corroded

General corrosion to all suspension

Rear number plate poor condition

Slight splitting to both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 7 Mar 2022 108,819 miles

Both front shocks corroded

Both front wishbone rear bushes perished

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

General corrosion to all rear suspension

Small stone chip in zone A

Fail 7 Mar 2022 108,819 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both front shocks corroded

Both front wishbone rear bushes perished

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

General corrosion to all rear suspension

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Small stone chip in zone A

Pass 24 Feb 2021 106,739 miles

all brake discs corroded

console bushs splitting

rear lower arm inner bushs perishing

Fail 24 Feb 2021 106,739 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake discs corroded

console bushs splitting

rear lower arm inner bushs perishing

Pass 13 Sep 2019 104,139 miles

Both front shocks corroded

Exhaust corroding

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Rear subframe corroded

Slight splitting to both front console bushes

Pass 20 Aug 2018 101,681 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear shock absorber casings corroding

stone chip zone a

Pass 18 Aug 2017 99,353 miles

Both front tyres slightly out of shape

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2017 99,353 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres slightly out of shape

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 95,004 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat backs down. unable to check belts

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 95,004 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat backs down. unable to check belts

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 92,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 92,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Removed Object From Windscreen (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 89,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall. .

Fail 26 Aug 2014 89,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall. .

Fail 5 Sep 2013 86,142 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

stone chip in zone a===rear pads low===consle bushs starting to split

Pass 5 Sep 2013 86,142 miles

stone chip in zone a===rear pads low===consle bushs starting to split

Pass 20 Mar 2012 80,067 miles

FR BLADES SMEAR==SMALL CHIP IN ZONE A==ENG/FLOOR COVERS==SLIGHT SPLITTING IN CONSOLE BUSHES==SLIGHT LIFT OSR TYRE

Pass 21 Mar 2011 75,228 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)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 75,228 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 55,478 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 55,478 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 40,920 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)

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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OY05 PVZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 OY05 PVZ, 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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OY05 PVZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 April 2005.

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