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BF55 GYJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,708 mi
Last recorded199,708 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 GYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 199,708 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 193,269 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 186,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 180,561 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 180,561 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 172,949 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear spring pan bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 165,260 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 165,259 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 158,494 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 146,994 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 146,994 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 131,060 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 131,060 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 115,138 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 96,358 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 85,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2013 79,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front engine mount slightly worn

Pass 3 Nov 2012 76,154 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 69,625 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 69,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 59,014 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 47,332 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 35,838 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 35,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BF55 GYJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF55 GYJ, 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 BF55 GYJ registered?

BF55 GYJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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