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RF05 PGV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,160 mi
Last recorded174,160 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 PGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 174,160 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On/just above limit for MOT test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Unrepairable ()

Fail 20 Jun 2018 174,155 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 173,853 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 168,999 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 159,353 miles

Child Seat Fitted

Engine Cover Fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under Shield Fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 151,286 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 151,240 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 141,596 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 129,339 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 117,828 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 108,175 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 100,768 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Jun 2009 89,314 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 60,539 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 60,538 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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 PGV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RF05 PGV, 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 PGV registered?

RF05 PGV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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