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PJ55 RZR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,540 mi
Last recorded117,540 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 RZR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 117,540 miles

play in n/s/f inner steering arm at knuckle

Pass 19 Jan 2013 105,642 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2013 105,636 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 85,530 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 77,150 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 77,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 65,386 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 49,879 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 RZR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RZR, 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 RZR registered?

PJ55 RZR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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