MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,971 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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.
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.
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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
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
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
Bonnet catch handle insecure
Nearside wheels have kirbing dammage.
Offside front tyre has side wall damage.
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside wheels have kirbing dammage.
Offside front tyre has side wall damage.
nsf tyre has slight sidewall damage
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
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
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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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