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PJ55 NWP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,551 mi
Last recorded147,551 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 NWP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 147,551 miles

no brake backplate on n/s/r

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

damage to n/s/fdoor

engine man light on

nails in both rear tyres

Fail 7 Feb 2014 146,220 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

damage to n/s/fdoor

engine man light on

nails in both rear tyres

no brake backplate on n/s/r

Pass 30 Jul 2013 127,420 miles

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

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

engine-management lamp on dash

Pass 4 Aug 2012 92,136 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 82,253 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 73,068 miles

engine bonnet pull is very stiff

Pass 21 Jul 2009 62,948 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 62,646 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 NWP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NWP, 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 NWP registered?

PJ55 NWP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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