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PJ05 KWZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

224,495 mi
Last recorded224,495 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 KWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 224,495 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive x2 one from lower boost pipes one from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner sills and chassis tunnels corroded

Rear all suspension components corroded

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection to brake/fuel lines front to back and some prescribed areas

Fail 4 Apr 2025 224,378 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive x2 one from lower boost pipes one from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner sills and chassis tunnels corroded

Rear all suspension components corroded

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection to brake/fuel lines front to back and some prescribed areas

Fail 18 Feb 2025 223,646 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror cover has a sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bolt snapped on rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bolt snapped on rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear sills are damaged

oil leak from lower boost pipe

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2024 213,139 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower boost pipe oily

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 198,375 miles

Offside rear light damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 198,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated & play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside rear light damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 187,849 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 187,849 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 187,811 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 182,488 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 182,488 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2019 175,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 168,252 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 158,166 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt stab link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt stab link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 150,636 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 150,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 146,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside mirror damaged.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 137,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 123,945 miles

Brake lights not working on towbar wiring

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 123,931 miles

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

Brake lights not working on towbar wiring

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 110,756 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 106,723 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 97,080 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 80,478 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side rear axel oil seal leaking oil

Pass 28 May 2008 56,035 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 KWZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 PJ05 KWZ, 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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PJ05 KWZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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