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PL05 MVS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,456 mi
Last recorded138,456 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 MVS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 138,456 miles

both front brake discs are in poor condition on inner disc faces

both rear shockabsorber plastic shrouds are loose

engine management light is on

n/s front outer cv boot showing deep cracks

n/s rear tyre worn on inside

Pass 7 Aug 2013 131,924 miles

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

both front and rear backplates corroded

both rear shockabsorber plastic shrouds missing

engine management light is on

front brake discs are in poor condition

n/s front and o/s rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 6 Aug 2012 124,334 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 75,216 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 100,368 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 86,943 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 86,801 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front wishbone rear bush bonding showing slight seperation

Pass 11 Jul 2008 70,500 miles

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)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 70,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Offside 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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PL05 MVS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 PL05 MVS, 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 PL05 MVS registered?

PL05 MVS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is PL05 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL05 MVS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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