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PJ55 HBA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

187,192 mi
Last recorded187,192 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 HBA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 187,192 miles

under trays obscuring testable items

Fail 29 Aug 2018 187,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

under trays obscuring testable items

Pass 7 Nov 2017 180,125 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 168,523 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)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 157,015 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 143,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the fog lamp as intended.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2014 143,653 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 131,003 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 130,968 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 116,501 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 99,099 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 83,737 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 66,300 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 51,212 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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PJ55 HBA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PJ55 HBA, 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 PJ55 HBA registered?

PJ55 HBA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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