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PF05 OZN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

156,882 mi
Last recorded156,882 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 OZN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 156,882 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 145,212 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 141,167 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2017 135,127 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2016 124,970 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 May 2016 124,967 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 115,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Slight free play and wear to offside inner steering rack joint.

Slight sticking to offside rear hanbrake linkage on caliper. Not resulting in excess brake bind.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 109,594 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 103,919 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 96,926 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 May 2011 90,519 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 90,519 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 83,706 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF REAR BRAKE PADS AND DISCS

BOTH REAR TYRES 2 / 2.5MM

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 68,092 miles

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

advise tracking to be checked

Pass 2 Jul 2008 49,578 miles

exhaust centre bracket broken away

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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PF05 OZN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 PF05 OZN, 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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PF05 OZN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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