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BF05 TJV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,691 mi
Last recorded80,691 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 TJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 80,691 miles

rear suspension very rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2025 71,441 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2024 62,155 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 51,818 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 51,629 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 51,074 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 50,684 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 49,609 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 46,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 38,081 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 38,081 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 37,011 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 35,552 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 35,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 33,147 miles

Near side rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2013 29,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Feb 2012 26,694 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 23,684 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 19,365 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 16,426 miles

All tyres hav small cracks in tread face

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres worn oninner egdes

Pass 16 Mar 2009 16,426 miles

All tyres hav small cracks in tread face

rear tyres worn oninner egdes

Pass 18 Mar 2008 12,845 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 TJV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BF05 TJV, 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 TJV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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