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PK05 JHO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

245,252 mi
Last recorded245,252 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 JHO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 245,252 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 239,867 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 233,420 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocker top mounts (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 228,099 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 218,374 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 209,712 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 209,712 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 186,046 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 148,033 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 124,771 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 101,302 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 101,020 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 80,259 miles

o/s/r bumpstop split

Fail 11 Feb 2013 80,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r bumpstop split

Fail 28 Feb 2012 72,975 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 72,975 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 63,889 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 63,889 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 54,341 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 44,236 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 34,779 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 JHO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PK05 JHO, 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 JHO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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