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BD55 BPU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

331,931 mi
Last recorded331,931 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 BPU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 331,931 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 324,806 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 324,806 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 316,047 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 304,496 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 304,496 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 295,063 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 280,808 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 280,808 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 268,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 268,322 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 250,384 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 222,345 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 216,215 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 216,215 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 198,020 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 180,350 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 180,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 160,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 160,645 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 138,189 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 117,692 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 117,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 98,653 miles

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

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

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

offside steering rack has slight play

Pass 27 Nov 2007 79,538 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 61,235 miles

Nearside 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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BD55 BPU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BPU, 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 BPU registered?

BD55 BPU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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