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RF05 PFZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,919 mi
Last recorded118,919 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 PFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 118,919 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 17 Sep 2019 118,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 14 Sep 2018 116,377 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 113,264 miles

high level stop light not working

Pass 31 Aug 2016 110,190 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 105,791 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 105,791 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt roll bar link arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 99,823 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 99,823 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 93,155 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

high level stop light not working

offside rear tyre low on tread/perished

Pass 3 Sep 2013 93,155 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

high level stop light not working

offside rear tyre low on tread/perished

Pass 10 Sep 2012 89,010 miles

high level stop lamp not working

screen blades smear slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2011 84,804 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 84,804 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Lower Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 70,275 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 70,275 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s door mirror glass held in with tape

Pass 1 Oct 2009 56,992 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 56,992 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 38,751 miles

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

slight crack in screen

Pass 18 Apr 2008 38,751 miles

slight crack in screen

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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RF05 PFZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RF05 PFZ, 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 RF05 PFZ registered?

RF05 PFZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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