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PJ05 JOB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

242,409 mi
Last recorded242,409 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 JOB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 242,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

rear tyres are larger than front

slight scrating on windscreen

Fail 28 May 2012 242,409 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

rear tyres are larger than front

slight scrating on windscreen

Pass 15 Mar 2011 231,633 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 206,686 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 166,040 miles

offside front wishbone rear bush starting to show signs of wear

Pass 26 Mar 2008 132,592 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 91,570 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2006 48,269 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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PJ05 JOB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PJ05 JOB, 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 PJ05 JOB registered?

PJ05 JOB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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