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AV05 BZK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

162,888 mi
Last recorded162,888 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 BZK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 162,888 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 162,888 miles

Emissions unable to be completed centre exhaust clamp not secure (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 155,958 miles

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

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

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

central exhaust sleeve corroded.

rear exhaust silencer heat sheild loose.

Pass 24 Nov 2023 149,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 141,894 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 141,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 131,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 118,732 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 118,730 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 107,311 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 92,168 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 92,164 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 92,033 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 89,640 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 89,640 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 85,698 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 77,906 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 71,114 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre weather cracked.

offside front tyre weather cracked.

offside rear tyre weather cracked.

Fail 4 Feb 2014 71,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre weather cracked.

offside front tyre weather cracked.

offside rear tyre weather cracked.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 64,529 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 58,591 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 51,963 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 45,822 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 38,585 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008

nearside front tyre scrubbing out inner edge

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 BZK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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