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PL05 MVW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

222,533 mi
Last recorded222,533 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 MVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 222,533 miles

windscreen has stone chips

Fail 13 Jan 2020 222,531 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 2 Jan 2019 198,631 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

cover fitted

oil leak

steering/suspension has slight play

Pass 12 Dec 2017 177,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 177,987 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lens damaged showing white light to rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Lens damaged showing white light to rear (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Lens damaged showing white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 160,520 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 139,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (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 badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 124,000 miles

N/S/F brake disc back plate missing

O/S/F brake disc back plate Badly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 109,875 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 96,915 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 79,048 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 60,798 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 60,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 44,028 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 31,509 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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PL05 MVW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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