MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,638 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front brake readings fluctuating significantly
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 x 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front brake readings fluctuating significantly
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front back plate starting to corrode
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated brake back plate excess corrosion lower side (3.5.1j)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking hydraulic leak at rear caliper/area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge FABRIC SHOWING (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front back plate starting to corrode
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc rubber gaitor torn (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
both rear brake caliper levers patially siezed
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
light switch unit loose
rear calipers not returning to stop on handbrake
rear number plate dicoloured
front discs worn
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)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PK05 JGU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 JGU, 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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PK05 JGU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 April 2005.
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