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R50 PGC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,580 mi
Last recorded157,580 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 PGC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2014 157,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 157,580 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 145,563 miles

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

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

slight corrosion nearside outer sill

Pass 2 Mar 2012 132,898 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 107,352 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 78,701 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 78,701 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 58,344 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 58,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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R50 PGC 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 R50 PGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R50 PGC registered?

R50 PGC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is R50 PGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R50 PGC 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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