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PK55 VZE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

167,073 mi
Last recorded167,073 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 VZE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 167,073 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Lower suspension arm bushes inners slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on pads in good condition ?

engine mil light on emissions ok ;

nearside rear shock dust cover loose ;

offside rear light lens damaged / stuck together with tape

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2020 167,073 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour n/.s and o/s plus o/s/rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Lower suspension arm bushes inners slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on pads in good condition ?

engine mil light on emissions ok ;

nearside rear shock dust cover loose ;

offside rear light lens damaged / stuck together with tape

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 165,316 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very close ; advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pad warning lights on ;

engine mil light on emisions ok ;

nearside rear shock dust cover loose ;

offside rear light lens damaged / stuck ogether

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2019 165,316 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very close ; advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pad warning lights on ;

engine mil light on emisions ok ;

nearside rear shock dust cover loose ;

offside rear light lens damaged / stuck ogether

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2018 163,018 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pad warning light on ;

engine management light on emissions ok ;

nearside rear shock cover loose ;

offside rear light lens damaged / stuck back together

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2018 163,018 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened completely broken (3.5.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pad warning light on ;

engine management light on emissions ok ;

nearside rear shock cover loose ;

offside rear light lens damaged / stuck back together

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2017 159,652 miles

rear shock absorber dust covers loose

rear wiper rubber split / loose

engine management light on ;

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pad warning light on ;

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2016 155,015 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pad warning light on ;

engine warning light on ;

front brake disc dirt covers rusty ;

n/s/r shock dust cover loose

slight brake judder front

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic sheilding fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2016 155,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pad warning light on ;

engine warning light on ;

front brake disc dirt covers rusty ;

n/s/r shock dust cover loose

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic sheilding fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 151,493 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake warning light on

engine management light on

very slight roughness o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Oct 2013 130,034 miles

ADVISORIES ON TEST NUMBER 679085973273

Fail 2 Oct 2013 129,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

engine management light staying on

Pass 27 Sep 2012 114,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 100,030 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 86,967 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2009 34,945 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 50,516 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 VZE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VZE, 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 VZE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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