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PJ05 TCZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

149,011 mi
Last recorded149,011 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 149,011 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 146,195 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective sleeve clamp Brocken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 136,402 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 133,714 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 126,907 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 126,906 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords two (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

boot not open

Pass 26 Apr 2018 119,257 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 May 2017 110,575 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 99,864 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 91,667 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear shockers showing signs of wear

Pass 25 Apr 2014 83,648 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre perishing

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 76,603 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres have cuts to inner sidewalls (225/45r17)

offside front brake back plate excessively corroded

Fail 9 May 2013 76,603 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres have cuts to inner sidewalls (225/45r17)

offside front brake back plate excessively corroded

Pass 4 May 2012 67,567 miles

front brake discs worn and marked on inner faces

nearside steering rack arm has slight play at fixings

Pass 11 May 2011 60,145 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 50,289 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 39,438 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 39,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 8 May 2008 31,438 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 TCZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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