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BD55 BVS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

227,011 mi
Last recorded227,011 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 BVS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2014 227,011 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 226,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 189,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 159,619 miles

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

air bag warning on

Pass 31 Mar 2011 121,835 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 81,812 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 76,075 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 57,831 miles

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 BVS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BVS, 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 BVS registered?

BD55 BVS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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