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AV05 BWZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

175,026 mi
Last recorded175,026 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 BWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 175,026 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 175,016 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 172,435 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sill dented

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2023 172,435 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sill dented

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 167,298 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 167,298 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 163,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 163,285 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 158,142 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 152,477 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 152,477 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 144,534 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlamp aim on lower limit.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres have inner edge wear.

Pass 20 Jun 2017 131,562 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2017 131,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2016 129,670 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 117,377 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 104,177 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 96,498 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 94,109 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 94,108 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 77,607 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 56,905 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 52,143 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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AV05 BWZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AV05 BWZ, 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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AV05 BWZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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