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PK05 KAJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

180,342 mi
Last recorded180,342 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 KAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 180,342 miles

EMS light on dash

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 180,342 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EMS light on dash

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 160,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to limit, advise immediate replacement. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit -2mm, advise replaced. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 140,577 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 72,568 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 100,925 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 100,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 78,558 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 78,558 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,415 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 55,415 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 49,196 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 49,196 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 39,315 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 KAJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KAJ, 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 KAJ registered?

PK05 KAJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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