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PK55 FOC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

304,021 mi
Last recorded304,021 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 FOC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 304,021 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on

power steering belt split and pershised

Pass 7 Sep 2015 290,513 miles

centre stop lamp deteriorated.

nearside front sill damaged and corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 276,117 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 276,110 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 263,584 miles

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

gearbox diff bearings braking up.

Fail 4 Sep 2014 263,465 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

gearbox diff bearings braking up.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 256,629 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 248,411 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 240,530 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 227,433 miles

Nail in rear tyre

cut in n/s/r tyer inner wall no corads exposed.

n/s/r tyer wearing on inside edge .

Pass 15 Feb 2012 214,276 miles

slight play in n/s rack drumstick

Fail 15 Feb 2012 214,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in n/s rack drumstick

Pass 10 Aug 2011 198,904 miles

taxi test,needs new rear foot matts asap

Fail 9 Feb 2011 183,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 183,187 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 164,234 miles

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

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

o/s/inner cv boot split and slight play in joint

rear disc wearing down

Pass 5 Mar 2010 152,031 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front bumper needs paint

Pass 1 Jul 2008 100,933 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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PK55 FOC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 PK55 FOC, 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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PK55 FOC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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