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PV55 GGZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

177,560 mi
Last recorded177,560 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 GGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 177,560 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp damaged/corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion to underside , subframes and springs

Fail 4 Nov 2024 177,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp damaged/corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion to underside , subframes and springs

Pass 7 Nov 2023 170,824 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

general corrosion to underside and subframes

Fail 7 Nov 2023 170,824 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

general corrosion to underside and subframes

Pass 14 Dec 2022 163,349 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 157,041 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 152,815 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 150,030 miles

E.M.L light on

Fail 12 Dec 2019 150,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

E.M.L light on

Pass 29 Nov 2018 140,808 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 140,808 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 130,771 miles

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

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter leaking

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Dec 2017 130,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

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

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter leaking

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Dec 2016 123,683 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 116,586 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread and side wall.

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread and side wall.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection.

front pads getting low.

Fail 18 Dec 2015 116,585 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread and side wall.

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread and side wall.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection.

front pads getting low.

Pass 19 Dec 2014 112,017 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 111,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 105,470 miles

Nearside Front 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 Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 95,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 89,289 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 77,693 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 64,971 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 64,971 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 51,881 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 GGZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GGZ, 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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PV55 GGZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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