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PF54 KDU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

202,848 mi
Last recorded202,848 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 KDU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 202,848 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2025 202,840 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outersill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2024 197,346 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

underbody surface rust

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2024 197,342 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

underbody surface rust

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2023 184,457 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 182,896 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 179,616 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 174,451 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 174,408 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 169,162 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 158,361 miles

Front rear brake pipes // ferrules slight corrosion

Rear tyres x2 wearing

Pass 31 Jan 2017 150,209 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 140,880 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 131,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2015 131,438 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2014 121,001 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 104,551 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 95,344 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 84,157 miles

slight movement in o/sfront lower wishbone front bush

Fail 8 Jan 2011 84,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight movement in o/sfront lower wishbone front bush

Pass 23 Jan 2010 67,285 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 46,326 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 26,222 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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PF54 KDU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PF54 KDU, 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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PF54 KDU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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