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PX05 RNZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

197,157 mi
Last recorded197,157 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 RNZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 197,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 185,068 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 185,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 173,886 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 173,886 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 162,534 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 156,340 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 156,286 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function no oil inside shock due leakage (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 153,366 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 151,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 143,109 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 142,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 133,639 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 133,300 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 112,322 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 116,737 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 116,515 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 112,635 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 112,634 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

EML on

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 107,739 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine light on

offside rear brake slight bind

Fail 2 Oct 2013 107,724 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine light on

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 5 Oct 2012 100,102 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 91,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 29 Sep 2010 89,025 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 85,961 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 81,317 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 59,963 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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PX05 RNZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RNZ, 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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PX05 RNZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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