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PE05 SGZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

225,497 mi
Last recorded225,497 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 SGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 225,497 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 225,067 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 193,279 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 193,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front outer cv boots not secured to cv joints but not coming off on full lock

Pass 7 Dec 2011 151,953 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 112,309 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 112,045 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 70,525 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 70,502 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 70,463 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 70,462 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 62,094 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 58,791 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 42,338 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 21,938 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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PE05 SGZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PE05 SGZ, 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 PE05 SGZ registered?

PE05 SGZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is PE05 SGZ safe to buy?

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