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PJ05 LLD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,997 mi
Last recorded176,997 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 LLD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2013 176,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

reverse lights inop

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2011 140,949 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 121,382 miles

n/s/f disc back plate corroded/hold

n/s/r and o/s/r shocker dust covers loose

Fail 17 Aug 2010 121,382 miles

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

n/s/f disc back plate corroded/hold

n/s/r and o/s/r shocker dust covers loose

Pass 28 Aug 2009 102,249 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 102,249 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 79,783 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 79,056 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 45,659 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 9,880 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 LLD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LLD, 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 LLD registered?

PJ05 LLD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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