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PLZ 8767

2005 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,441 mi
Last recorded173,441 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLZ 8767
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Ambiente TDI
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 173,441 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 173,416 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 165,531 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2023 152,442 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 152,142 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 143,016 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 142,628 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 105,355 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 98,142 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 91,608 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI?

Based on 2,377 MOT tests across 641 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
8,059
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
641
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Registration plate lamp not working 13
Stop lamp not working 12
Direction indicator incorrect colour 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
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PLZ 8767 is a 2005 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PLZ 8767, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PLZ 8767 registered?

PLZ 8767 is a 2005 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is PLZ 8767 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLZ 8767 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PLZ 8767 have outstanding finance?

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