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PJ05 LKK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

222,755 mi
Last recorded222,755 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 222,755 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 222,630 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 169,735 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 121,369 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 120,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front inner driveshaft bolts loose

Pass 19 Mar 2010 103,364 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 103,091 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 100,746 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Sep 2008 86,934 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 84,462 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 28,007 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 LKK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LKK, 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 LKK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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