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PL05 KZR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,497 mi
Last recorded113,497 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 KZR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 113,497 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 113,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 111,646 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 111,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 108,975 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 108,972 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 106,592 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 104,042 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 104,014 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 101,746 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 99,736 miles

Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 96,309 miles

Offside seal showing signs of corrosion at front edge

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 96,284 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms and axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sills rusty not excessive at present

Pass 16 Nov 2017 92,758 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front disc guard rotten but still secure

Offside Rear brake slightly tight

Offside Rear disc guard rotten but still secure

Rear all suspension components very rusty but not weakened at present

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 88,902 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

all front and rear suspension arms arms and axle rusty

Fail 23 Nov 2016 88,902 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

all front and rear suspension arms arms and axle rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2015 85,503 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 82,083 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 82,083 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 78,424 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 74,916 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 70,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 66,608 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 62,507 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 58,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slight distortion on tread pattern

Fail 24 Nov 2008 58,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres slight distortion on tread pattern

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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PL05 KZR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PL05 KZR, 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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PL05 KZR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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