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PX05 RBY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,948 mi
Last recorded75,948 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 RBY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 75,948 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 73,538 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front sock absorbers (2.7.2a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear tyre BADLY WORN on inner tread edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear tyre wearing on inner tread edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs slightly developing corrosion on inner face edges (3.5.1i)

engine cover & engine under tray fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2017 73,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front sock absorbers (2.7.2a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear tyre BADLY WORN on inner tread edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear tyre wearing on inner tread edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs slightly developing corrosion on inner face edges (3.5.1i)

engine cover & engine under tray fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2016 65,239 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2016 65,239 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2015 54,664 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 44,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2014 44,515 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 35,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 28 Aug 2013 35,140 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Feb 2013 32,463 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 25,609 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 46,709 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 22,575 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 16,947 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 15,303 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S WORN

Pass 25 Feb 2008 12,294 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S WORN

ENGINE WATER LEVEL LOW

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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PX05 RBY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PX05 RBY, 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 PX05 RBY registered?

PX05 RBY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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