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AX55 BNJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

306,824 mi
Last recorded306,824 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 BNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 306,824 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 306,630 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 282,824 miles

slight blow in the exhaust flexi section.

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links.

Fail 23 Dec 2015 282,368 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight blow in the exhaust flexi section.

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links.

Pass 15 Dec 2014 265,486 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 17 Dec 2013 252,359 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 252,276 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 236,679 miles

n/s o/s rear tyres wearing on inner side

Fail 4 Dec 2012 236,679 miles

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

n/s o/s rear tyres wearing on inner side

Pass 13 Dec 2011 209,520 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 179,845 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 145,156 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 111,593 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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AX55 BNJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AX55 BNJ, 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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What year was AX55 BNJ registered?

AX55 BNJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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