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BD55 BOV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,014 mi
Last recorded140,014 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 BOV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 140,014 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 140,014 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 127,307 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 119,238 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 107,926 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine covers+undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 98,825 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 94,125 miles

front brake discs inner surface has corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2013 94,125 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake discs inner surface has corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2012 86,355 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 76,346 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 76,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 66,197 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 53,014 miles

rear tyres slightly perished in tread

Pass 24 Oct 2008 44,920 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 44,920 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2006 31,350 miles

both rear tyres starting to run out of shape on inner edge (ok at time of test)

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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BD55 BOV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BD55 BOV, 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 BD55 BOV registered?

BD55 BOV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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