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PX55 PPO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

213,073 mi
Last recorded213,073 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 PPO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 213,073 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 213,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 123,071 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 69,264 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 69,264 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 68,022 miles

Damage to under neath of o/s/r

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 1 Mar 2011 61,940 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 61,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

oil on min

Pass 5 Mar 2010 57,452 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 53,983 miles

1/ both front brake backing plates corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 39,569 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 PPO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PPO, 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 PPO registered?

PX55 PPO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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