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PX05 RKE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

104,951 mi
Last recorded104,951 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 RKE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 104,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 104,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 98,892 miles

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

Front radiator support panel corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2023 97,880 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

vibration through car

Pass 25 Feb 2022 96,313 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 96,313 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 92,356 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 87,108 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 86,149 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 86,149 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 84,378 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 82,720 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 82,720 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 80,809 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 80,809 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2014 78,239 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 78,239 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 76,675 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 74,390 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 71,326 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 71,326 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 65,951 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 65,951 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 55,208 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 55,207 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 48,490 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 48,490 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 RKE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 RKE, 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 RKE registered?

PX05 RKE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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