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PG05 BGV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

131,971 mi
Last recorded131,971 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 BGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 131,971 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 131,971 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 125,620 miles

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

bonnet release lever snapped off, had to use tools to open bonnet.

Fail 15 Aug 2024 125,620 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

bonnet release lever snapped off, had to use tools to open bonnet.

Pass 3 Aug 2023 118,384 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 118,384 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 113,338 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 113,338 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 107,656 miles

Engine, sill covers and under trays fitted

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

Rear Both shock absorber dust covers insecure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 104,704 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2019 99,676 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp washer, cover missing

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

Offside Rear Light lens has slight damage

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 94,683 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2017 90,913 miles

Offside Front brake disc backing plate corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2017 90,912 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine cover fitted and insecure

o/s/f and n/s/r brake disc backing plates corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 88,454 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 87,766 miles

Bonnet catch handle insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2014 86,065 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 84,665 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 80,749 miles

Nearside wheels have kirbing dammage.

Offside front tyre has side wall damage.

Fail 17 Aug 2012 80,749 miles

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

Nearside wheels have kirbing dammage.

Offside front tyre has side wall damage.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 77,012 miles

nsf tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 26 Jul 2010 73,472 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 67,490 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2009 67,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2008 49,349 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 BGV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BGV, 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 BGV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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