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PX05 RHJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,029 mi
Last recorded52,029 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 RHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 52,029 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 12 Mar 2016 52,021 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine management light on

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 48,175 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 48,172 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 42,453 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 37,595 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 37,549 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,114 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 34,074 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,906 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 24,904 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 20,164 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 15,834 miles

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

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 RHJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RHJ, 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 RHJ registered?

PX05 RHJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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