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BD05 OSU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

229,610 mi
Last recorded229,610 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 OSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 229,610 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 223,935 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 217,342 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear bumpstops poor condition

screen has small chip

Fail 24 Feb 2021 217,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear bumpstops poor condition

screen has small chip

Pass 26 Feb 2020 214,721 miles

Offside Front Inner cv joint boot leaking grease / deteriorating.

Pass 19 Feb 2019 192,267 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 168,483 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 148,978 miles

Front brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

Offside Front brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 12,830 miles

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 3 Mar 2016 128,800 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2015 108,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2015 108,452 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 89,826 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 76,906 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 69,911 miles

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

cuts in off side front tyre outer wall bridgestone teranza 205/55/r16 91w

Pass 17 May 2011 62,778 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 51,879 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 41,676 miles

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

off side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 May 2008 32,893 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)

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 OSU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BD05 OSU, 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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BD05 OSU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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