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PX55 PKF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,283 mi
Last recorded130,283 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 PKF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 130,283 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 121,351 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 112,417 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2017 112,417 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2016 102,883 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 7 Feb 2015 95,430 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake binding slightly

slight free-play in steering rack n/s track rod inner balljoint

Pass 14 Feb 2014 83,193 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 83,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 79,396 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 65,268 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 65,628 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 58,897 miles

3 led's out on the high level brake light

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear pads very low Outer pad above the required 1.5mm limit but cannot see inner pad which will be lower advise getting rear discs and pads replaced asap!

Fail 22 Mar 2011 58,897 miles

3 led's out on the high level brake light

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear pads very low Outer pad above the required 1.5mm limit but cannot see inner pad which will be lower advise getting rear discs and pads replaced asap!

Pass 2 Mar 2010 48,496 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 36,091 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 36,091 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 PKF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PX55 PKF, 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 PX55 PKF registered?

PX55 PKF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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