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PX54 FRN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,300 mi
Last recorded179,300 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX54 FRN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 179,300 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 179,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 172,114 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 172,114 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 165,015 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 138,116 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 138,115 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 114,885 miles

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 21 Jan 2008 85,731 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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PX54 FRN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 PX54 FRN, 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 PX54 FRN registered?

PX54 FRN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 February 2005.

Is PX54 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX54 FRN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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