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BD05 TFZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

242,432 mi
Last recorded242,432 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 242,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2025 229,495 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 214,672 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 202,305 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 192,760 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 181,968 miles

osf link gaiter worn

underbody undersealed

Fail 23 Aug 2021 181,965 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 4 Sep 2020 178,498 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear handbrake cables corroded cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2019 172,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 162,000 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 148,828 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 135,541 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 135,525 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 121,721 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 111,607 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 111,607 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 101,970 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 94,136 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 94,136 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 83,327 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 83,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 73,028 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 62,486 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 62,486 miles

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 May 2008 48,440 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 48,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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 TFZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 TFZ, 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 TFZ registered?

BD05 TFZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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