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PS05 REA

2026 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,532 mi
Last recorded188,532 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS05 REA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2026
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 188,532 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 188,531 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 179,769 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 165,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front outer sill corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2024 165,938 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray,subframe and floor covered (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front outer sill corroded

offside rear brake disc and pads overheated

Pass 24 Mar 2023 153,560 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres tread starting to mis-shape

offside front outer sill corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2023 153,559 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres tread starting to mis-shape

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2022 146,865 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres tread starting to mis-shape

Fail 23 Mar 2022 146,863 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

both rear tyres tread starting to mis-shape

Pass 12 Mar 2021 141,219 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 141,219 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 137,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 137,458 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 128,077 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 128,076 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 112,304 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre tread feathering on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2018 112,304 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre tread feathering on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2017 100,667 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 100,666 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2016 91,042 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

child seat fitted not allowing full seat belt inspection

nearside rear tyre has damaged to inner sidewall

Fail 10 Mar 2016 91,042 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

child seat fitted not allowing full seat belt inspection

nearside rear tyre has damaged to inner sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2015 80,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml lamp on indicating a fault with the engine systems

Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml lamp on indicating a fault with the engine systems

n/s/r tyre perished in tread pattern

o/s/r tyre perished and cracking on outer sidewall and within tread pattern. Cuts not yet deep enough to expose the cords of the tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2013 52,471 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 40,661 miles

Battery cover fitted

Engine covers fitted

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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PS05 REA is a 2026 Skoda Octavia in Grey. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PS05 REA, 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 0 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PS05 REA is a 2026 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 2026.

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