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PN05 OXW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

175,121 mi
Last recorded175,121 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 175,121 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 175,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 151,445 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 127,639 miles

Front Coil spring corroded 'Both' (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 113,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 105,525 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 95,035 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Tread (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 Inner Tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 89,437 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 84,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs have slight corrosion

nsr shocker cover loose

Pass 28 Apr 2014 81,186 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 81,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 75,278 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 69,408 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 63,167 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 55,150 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 46,932 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 46,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2008 36,335 miles

unable to inspect nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat

unable to inspect offside rear seatbelt due to child seat

Fail 26 Mar 2008 36,335 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

unable to inspect nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat

unable to inspect offside rear seatbelt due to child seat

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 OXW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OXW, 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 PN05 OXW registered?

PN05 OXW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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