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AV05 BZB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

202,456 mi
Last recorded202,456 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 BZB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 202,456 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 189,211 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 189,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 178,001 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 168,702 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 168,373 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))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 157,761 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 143,762 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 132,927 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 124,179 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 124,179 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 110,442 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 100,200 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 93,317 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 81,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front washer jet spray pattern faulty

offside indecator side repeater lamp slightly damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2013 81,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front washer jet spray pattern faulty

offside indecator side repeater lamp slightly damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2012 65,578 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 65,578 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 49,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 33,996 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 28,820 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 20,055 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 20,055 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 BZB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AV05 BZB, 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 BZB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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