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PX55 PCV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,984 mi
Last recorded116,984 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 PCV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 116,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 108,386 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 100,750 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 94,426 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 88,184 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 84,009 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 71,039 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 68,368 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Mar 2018 68,368 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Mar 2017 65,023 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Feb 2016 60,900 miles

All four tyres are between 2&3mm tread depth

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2014 53,843 miles

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

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

Slight bind o/s/r brake

n/s/r brake lamp slightly dim

Pass 9 Sep 2014 53,843 miles

Slight bind o/s/r brake

n/s/r brake lamp slightly dim

Pass 10 Oct 2013 48,440 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 48,440 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 43,203 miles

offside front tyre just legal

rear number plate deteriorated

window washer bottle deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2012 43,203 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs deteriorated

front brake pads on legal limit

offside front tyre just legal

rear number plate deteriorated

window washer bottle deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2011 37,473 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 37,473 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 33,795 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 33,795 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,953 miles

near side side repeater damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,386 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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PX55 PCV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PX55 PCV, 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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PX55 PCV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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