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BD05 HZH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,227 mi
Last recorded144,227 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 HZH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 144,227 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 144,227 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 42,818 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 42,818 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 120,589 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 106,485 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 106,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside 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) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 84,742 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 71,488 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 71,488 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 58,130 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Sep 2008 44,638 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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BD05 HZH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD05 HZH, 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 BD05 HZH registered?

BD05 HZH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is BD05 HZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 HZH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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