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BF55 UOS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,344 mi
Last recorded92,344 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 UOS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 92,344 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 90,067 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 86,766 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 86,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 83,990 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 83,990 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 82,064 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 79,154 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 79,154 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 74,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 74,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 69,604 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 64,733 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 64,733 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 59,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 54,455 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 49,281 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 42,722 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside outer sill damaged

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 35,152 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 27,515 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 19,335 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 10,351 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 UOS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BF55 UOS, 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 UOS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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