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PK55 UBF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,076 mi
Last recorded126,076 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 UBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 126,076 miles

FRONT BRAKES OUT OF BALANCE

Fail 16 Mar 2018 125,847 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

FRONT BRAKES OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 13 Apr 2017 117,350 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 117,283 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner front (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 107,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front most (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 107,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 97,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2014 87,932 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 87,932 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 78,747 miles

Both rear tyres worn low

Fail 13 Mar 2013 78,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres worn low

Pass 7 Mar 2012 68,522 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 68,522 miles

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

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

Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 3 Mar 2011 54,711 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 54,633 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

N/s/r tyre cutts in tread

Pass 5 Mar 2010 44,371 miles

O/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

O/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 6 Oct 2008 30,438 miles

REAR TYRES ARE CRACKING & ALSO FEATHERING. Thanx.

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 UBF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PK55 UBF, 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 UBF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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