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BD55 BPF

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

245,806 mi
Last recorded245,806 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 BPF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2014 245,806 miles

Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 245,806 miles

Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 236,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 200,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 160,334 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 133,781 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 133,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Air bag warning light on.

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 91,111 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

air bag light on

o/s/f headlamp emits slightlry less light

Pass 10 Nov 2008 60,253 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 100,232 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

boot area & underside of car not checked properly due to covers

both front tyres wearing inner edges(poss close to cords)

brake discs wearing(poss undersize)pads not checked

slight play o/s & n/s bottom arm inner bushes

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 BPF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BD55 BPF, 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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BD55 BPF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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