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PF05 UBZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

162,531 mi
Last recorded162,531 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 UBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 162,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/side rear outer sill damaged. o/side front bumper damaged.

Fail 20 Jul 2026 162,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

n/side rear outer sill damaged. o/side front bumper damaged.

Pass 12 Jul 2025 156,342 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

both rear brake disc's worn/lipped

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2024 148,178 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pads worn

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Jun 2024 148,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pads worn

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jul 2023 142,017 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front body wing damaged

under body starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jul 2022 136,992 miles

Offside Front cv boot deteriorated

both front lower wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2021 132,903 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre worn close to limit inside edge

both front lower wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2020 126,946 miles

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

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Pass 5 Jul 2019 121,362 miles

Nearside Front cv boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp has slight condensation

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly perished

Pass 30 Jun 2018 114,797 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 107,752 miles

Rear rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2016 100,190 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2015 92,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear seat belt checked but child seat not disturbed

Pass 7 Jul 2014 86,590 miles

offside rear seat belt checked but child seat not disturbed

Pass 8 Jul 2013 79,852 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 79,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 2 Jul 2012 72,627 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 72,627 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 64,370 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 49,760 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 40,695 miles

O/S FRONT BRAKE PAD LININGS ARE WEARING LOW.

REAR BRAKE PAD LININGS ARE WEARING LOW AT BOTH SIDES.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 32,089 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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PF05 UBZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UBZ, 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 UBZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 July 2005.

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