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PN55 EFW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

121,874 mi
Last recorded121,874 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 EFW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 121,874 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

flexibl;e brake hose ferrules corroded

front and rear indicators slightly discoloured

rear subframe offside mounting prescribed area corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2026 121,854 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

flexibl;e brake hose ferrules corroded

front and rear indicators slightly discoloured

rear subframe offside mounting prescribed area corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2025 120,583 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 120,192 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Beam axle corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 119,489 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 118,747 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Modified but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH sides Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 117,188 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 116,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre close to wear indicators

Fail 14 Sep 2020 116,303 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre close to wear indicators

Pass 16 Sep 2019 114,784 miles

front suspension arms subframe and suspension showing heavy corrosion

n/s/front steering arm has slight play

rear sections of metal brake pipes showing corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2019 114,781 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front suspension arms subframe and suspension showing heavy corrosion

n/s/front steering arm has slight play

rear sections of metal brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2018 112,506 miles

Rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

exhaust has slight blow

Pass 31 Aug 2017 109,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side steering rack arm slight play

Pass 28 Sep 2016 107,488 miles

exhaust centre section has a blow

front wishbones showing corrosion and bushes showing fatigue

fuel tank straps showing corrosion

n/s/front steering arm has slight play

o/s/rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion

rear suspension components showing corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2016 107,467 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

exhaust centre section has a blow

front wishbones showing corrosion and bushes showing fatigue

fuel tank straps showing corrosion

n/s/front steering arm has slight play

o/s/rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion

rear suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2015 104,444 miles

exhaust has a slight blow from mid section

front suspension bushes have fatigue

rear brake discs showing corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2015 104,413 miles

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

exhaust has a slight blow from mid section

front suspension bushes have fatigue

rear brake discs showing corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2014 101,132 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 97,826 miles

exhaust has a slight blow at centre section

steering arms have slight play

wishbone rear bushes showing fatigue

Pass 11 Sep 2012 91,625 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 85,581 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 85,581 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 74,356 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 63,773 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 50,798 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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PN55 EFW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PN55 EFW, 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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PN55 EFW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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