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PK05 FJZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,388 mi
Last recorded90,388 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 FJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 90,388 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 89,103 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 89,102 miles

Central Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 85,227 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 85,227 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 78,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing thin on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 73,941 miles

both front tyres scrub inner tread

both rear track control arms and trailing arm bushes split and worn age of vehicle

engine noise

n/s/r tyre slight out of shape

slight oil leak poss rear main oil seal

Pass 20 Apr 2016 71,090 miles

Undershields fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 68,228 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 68,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

low oil level

Pass 24 Apr 2014 62,904 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 62,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 58,255 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 53,826 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 53,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 48,435 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 41,487 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 41,487 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 34,892 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 27,154 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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PK05 FJZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PK05 FJZ, 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 PK05 FJZ registered?

PK05 FJZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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