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PJ55 NXA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,878 mi
Last recorded76,878 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 NXA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 76,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 76,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 70,539 miles

engine and undershields present

Pass 4 Nov 2014 63,683 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 56,830 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 48,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2012 48,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2011 38,897 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 38,897 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 27,904 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 26,956 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 20,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 5 May 2009 20,139 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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 NXA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 PJ55 NXA, 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 NXA registered?

PJ55 NXA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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