MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,017 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns/os (5.3.2 (c))
slight corrosion under car
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyre treads low on edges
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front tyres have slight ware on inside edge
n/s/f incator lens has small hole in but sill flashing orange
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres have slight ware on inside edge
n/s/f incator lens has small hole in but sill flashing orange
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PG05 BFV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 PG05 BFV, 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 PG05 BFV registered?
PG05 BFV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 August 2005.
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