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BF05 YMD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,762 mi
Last recorded163,762 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 163,762 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 163,748 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 157,096 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ns osf top rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 157,096 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ns osf top rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 139,167 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 122,486 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 111,972 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 111,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 104,989 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 92,349 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 79,991 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 68,167 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 57,748 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 45,139 miles

Parking brake lever is stiff may need further investigation

Fail 23 Feb 2008 44,857 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake lever is stiff may need further investigation

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 YMD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YMD, 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 BF05 YMD registered?

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

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