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PF05 ZVZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

10,006 mi
Last recorded10,006 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 ZVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 10,006 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 176,239 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR 1/4 LINK BUSH SLIGHT WEAR

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 163,870 miles

aux stop light incomplete

Fail 14 Dec 2009 163,870 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

aux stop light incomplete

Fail 24 Jun 2009 149,376 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 149,376 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 116,331 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 73,587 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 73,587 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 44,099 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 ZVZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PF05 ZVZ, 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 PF05 ZVZ registered?

PF05 ZVZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is PF05 ZVZ safe to buy?

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