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BF05 FFB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,068 mi
Last recorded135,068 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 FFB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 135,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 135,067 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 125,398 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 125,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2018 118,834 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 113,586 miles

Engine Management Light

Pass 23 Jun 2016 110,439 miles

osf/osr body dented

engine management light on the dash

Fail 23 Jun 2016 110,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (marked) (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine management light on the dash

osf/osr body dented

Pass 2 Jun 2015 96,453 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 96,453 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 31 May 2014 90,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 90,155 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 83,524 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 83,499 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

drivers door check strap bolt loose

Pass 17 Nov 2011 72,461 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 67,201 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 67,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 58,836 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 58,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 43,473 miles

Offside 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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BF05 FFB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BF05 FFB, 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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BF05 FFB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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