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PK05 VXE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,664 mi
Last recorded89,664 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 VXE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 89,664 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Feb 2017 89,664 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Jan 2017 89,651 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nsr tyre worn smooth on edge

osf side repeater/wing mirror damaged

osr tyre wearing on edge

rear brakes binding slightly

rear number plate slightly deterated

Pass 5 Jan 2016 87,802 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 86,367 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 81,363 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 73,318 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 66,559 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 55,122 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 45,841 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 45,841 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 32,188 miles

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

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 VXE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PK05 VXE, 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 VXE registered?

PK05 VXE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 April 2005.

Is PK05 VXE safe to buy?

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