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AX55 BNL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,299 mi
Last recorded152,299 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 152,299 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))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 152,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 142,426 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 128,396 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 119,366 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 112,081 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 112,080 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 103,666 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 93,632 miles

fuel cooler insecure

Fail 31 Dec 2019 93,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel cooler insecure

Pass 27 Dec 2018 82,625 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside rear over heated sticking hard to turn (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front on 2mm and has tearing to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2017 75,306 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 63,152 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 63,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre getting perrished

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 29 Dec 2015 54,632 miles

both front tyres close to minimum tread limit 205/60r15

both rear tyres cracked/perished in tread

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 15 Dec 2014 47,692 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 47,692 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 42,607 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 38,322 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 34,096 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 29,875 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 24,665 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 19,229 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 19,229 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 BNL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX55 BNL, 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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AX55 BNL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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