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BF55 GZA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

221,573 mi
Last recorded221,573 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 GZA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 221,573 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 178,077 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 133,438 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 133,415 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 130,139 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 121,943 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 113,020 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 29 Dec 2014 113,020 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 3 Jan 2014 105,191 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2014 105,191 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2013 98,601 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 87,203 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 85,253 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 85,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 76,911 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 67,749 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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BF55 GZA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GZA, 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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BF55 GZA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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