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PJ54 NNR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

89,686 mi
Last recorded89,686 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 NNR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 89,686 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 89,051 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 87,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material longitudinal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 86,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 85,406 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 83,697 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 79,862 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 76,395 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 64,561 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 64,561 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2016 54,542 miles

Centre Rear + front

Nearside Front front headlight aim on low borderline

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly service and parking brake. (3.7.B.6b)

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

emissions high (fail) but passed second B.E.T. (basic emissions test) PASS.

very slight play in suspension parts mounts components. always change suspension's in pairs.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 49,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 42,920 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 40,386 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 32,977 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 26,779 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 20,955 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 15,900 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 14,302 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 11,955 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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PJ54 NNR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 PJ54 NNR, 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 PJ54 NNR registered?

PJ54 NNR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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