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BF05 TGK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests40 (27 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate67.5%

Mileage

315,436 mi
Last recorded315,436 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 TGK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

27 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 315,436 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2025 312,522 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2025 312,520 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2024 308,573 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 308,570 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 301,269 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 301,124 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 287,265 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 286,782 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 270,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 270,049 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 250,194 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 232,204 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 232,169 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2021 213,662 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 199,202 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 187,196 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 187,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 162,419 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 162,406 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2019 144,407 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 126,896 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 126,885 miles

Emissions not tested due to quantity of black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2018 107,995 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2017 92,876 miles

both sides front tyres worn low and wearing on inside edge

offside front cv boot deterioted

play in offside rear anti roll bar link

Fail 11 Oct 2017 92,873 miles

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

both sides front tyres worn low and wearing on inside edge

offside front cv boot deterioted

play in offside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 29 Apr 2017 87,316 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 86,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber dust cover missing

Fail 7 Feb 2017 86,778 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber dust cover missing

Pass 9 Feb 2016 80,310 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 74,466 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 68,824 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 62,412 miles

O/S/F WISHBONE REAR BUSH STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Fail 6 Feb 2013 62,412 miles

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

O/S/F WISHBONE REAR BUSH STARTING TO DETERIORATE

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 56,653 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 50,778 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 44,642 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 37,978 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 37,978 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 30,144 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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BF05 TGK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.5%.

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

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