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AJ05 BJF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,127 mi
Last recorded160,127 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 BJF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 160,127 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 160,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 157,952 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to limit tyre is also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 157,909 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine back of engine dripping about every 30 seconds (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to limit tyre is also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 156,213 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant tank empty

Fail 21 Oct 2019 156,209 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant tank empty

Fail 27 Aug 2019 155,937 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking in engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant tank empty

Pass 14 Sep 2018 153,996 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive showing signs of fuel seeping around rear of engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 153,966 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive DIESEL PRESENT ON GEARBOX/ENGINE MOUNT AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 152,406 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil leak

showing signs of fuel leak around engine bay area

Fail 24 Aug 2017 152,342 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure bolts loose or missing to gearbox (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure bolt missing to gearbox (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose lock nut (2.2.B.1d)

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail rear gear box mounting bolts loose (6.1.D.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil leak

showing signs of fuel leak around engine bay area

Pass 7 Sep 2016 150,303 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

front wipers only just met mot standards

Pass 23 Jul 2014 137,329 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 133,879 miles

Damage to rear bumper

Slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Oct 2012 110,581 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 85,072 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 85,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 54,550 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 51,122 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 May 2009 40,235 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 31,850 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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AJ05 BJF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AJ05 BJF, 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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AJ05 BJF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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