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BF55 UPD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,847 mi
Last recorded50,847 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 50,847 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 47,545 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 44,256 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 40,877 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 36,926 miles

all tyres staring to crack

Pass 21 Jan 2010 34,058 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 32,363 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 32,363 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 23,192 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 UPD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UPD, 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 UPD registered?

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

Is BF55 UPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 UPD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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