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PE05 SKD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

147,876 mi
Last recorded147,876 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 SKD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 147,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

general underbody coorrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2024 145,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Feb 2024 145,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Feb 2023 142,356 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Feb 2023 142,349 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Feb 2022 136,785 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 136,785 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 129,452 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 129,452 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 12 Feb 2020 121,038 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 113,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 113,000 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 105,939 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 100,025 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 93,970 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 85,683 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 81,090 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 75,535 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 71,318 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 71,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 64,369 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 14 Jul 2010 56,958 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 49,307 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 46,945 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 46,945 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 34,968 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 SKD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PE05 SKD, 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 SKD registered?

PE05 SKD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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