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BF05 FFU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,252 mi
Last recorded154,252 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 FFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 154,252 miles

HEAVY engine vibration from flywheel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 146,368 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 138,723 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 133,609 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 133,609 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 124,880 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 124,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine burning on exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 112,294 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer cv boot needs attention

Nearside Front pad sensor needs attention

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 112,294 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer cv boot needs attention

Nearside Front pad sensor needs attention

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2017 98,795 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2017 98,793 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 92,915 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2016 92,915 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 91,568 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 88,743 miles

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

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

signs of dampness o/s steering rack

Pass 19 Jun 2013 82,561 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 81,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet catch stiff

chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2011 75,567 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 75,507 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2010 64,461 miles

Both rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 28 Feb 2009 55,241 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 42,258 miles

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

Offside Front 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 FFU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BF05 FFU, 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 FFU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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