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PN05 GZR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,909 mi
Last recorded175,909 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 GZR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 175,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 163,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 195/65 R15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 6 Mar 2018 163,116 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 195/65 R15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2017 147,896 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust clamp corroided

Fail 8 Mar 2017 147,891 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust clamp corroided

Pass 7 Mar 2016 133,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 119,597 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 106,390 miles

engine management light on

o/s rear tyre has low tread on inner edge

Fail 12 Feb 2014 106,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light on

o/s rear tyre has low tread on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2013 94,149 miles

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

various tyres have slightly low tread on edges

Pass 10 Feb 2012 82,998 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 70,212 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 70,212 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 57,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear 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)

bonnet release handle loose

all tyres very low on tread

Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,620 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 30,671 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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PN05 GZR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PN05 GZR, 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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PN05 GZR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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