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AE54 BZD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

198,972 mi
Last recorded198,972 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 BZD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 198,972 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

child seat fitted nearside rear

front brake flexis perishing

front number plate poor

both rear brakes slight fluctuation on application

both rear coil springs corroding

nearside washer jet poor spray pattern

offside front indicator lens missing

offside front track rod end boot perishing

offside mirror glass cracked but serviceable

Fail 18 Jan 2019 198,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear brakes slight fluctuation on application

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear coil springs corroding

child seat fitted nearside rear

front brake flexis perishing

front number plate poor

nearside washer jet poor spray pattern

offside front indicator lens missing

offside front track rod end boot perishing

offside mirror glass cracked but serviceable

Pass 26 Jan 2018 184,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer tread

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Indicator lens missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn on outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror,border line (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 171,555 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance outer lense cover (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 162,321 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 140,081 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 139,972 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2014 115,013 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 95,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 95,306 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 72,721 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 55,781 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 55,781 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 46,812 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 40,228 miles

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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AE54 BZD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 AE54 BZD, 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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AE54 BZD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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