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P80 VLJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,253 mi
Last recorded101,253 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP80 VLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2017 101,253 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 97,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 88,325 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 83,254 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 79,950 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 76,474 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 72,895 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 67,834 miles

front and rear brakes discs slightly pitted

Pass 30 Apr 2010 65,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 61,164 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 29,280 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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P80 VLJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P80 VLJ, 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 P80 VLJ registered?

P80 VLJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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