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PX55 PGY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

224,191 mi
Last recorded224,191 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 PGY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 224,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 224,191 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 213,328 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 201,227 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 186,946 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 168,437 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 150,899 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 150,899 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 135,389 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 118,156 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 101,308 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 83,498 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 83,496 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 63,079 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 45,750 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 PGY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PGY, 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 PGY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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