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PV55 GGO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,512 mi
Last recorded167,512 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 GGO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 167,512 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.43mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 167,512 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.43mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 154,065 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 7 Oct 2017 141,687 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 127,942 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 127,942 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 118,790 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 108,267 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 99,010 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 88,981 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 79,565 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Oct 2011 79,372 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2010 65,004 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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PV55 GGO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PV55 GGO, 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 PV55 GGO registered?

PV55 GGO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is PV55 GGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PV55 GGO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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