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PG05 BFV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,017 mi
Last recorded151,017 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 BFV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 151,017 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 142,530 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2018 142,530 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 127,766 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 127,766 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 116,278 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 116,278 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 99,884 miles

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 72,555 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 72,555 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 49,727 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre treads low on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2012 49,086 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,084 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 40,029 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Oct 2010 40,019 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 33,363 miles

both front tyres have slight ware on inside edge

n/s/f incator lens has small hole in but sill flashing orange

Fail 17 Sep 2009 33,363 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 27,438 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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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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PG05 BFV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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