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BG05 RZN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

137,395 mi
Last recorded137,395 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 RZN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 137,395 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 May 2025 134,145 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 134,141 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken dangerous break (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 128,716 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 125,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door mirror glass deteriorating.

Pass 19 May 2022 122,794 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread area.

emissions value has been defaced.

Pass 19 May 2021 118,365 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 118,319 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 114,464 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 114,455 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 110,046 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 104,893 miles

both rear tyres running on 3mm of tread

Pass 13 Apr 2017 101,439 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 98,253 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 94,037 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 90,354 miles

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

front discs lipped

Fail 23 Apr 2014 90,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs lipped

Pass 24 Apr 2013 84,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 71,863 miles

car wet at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2011 58,253 miles

N/S/F tyre has cut in tread

Fail 27 Apr 2011 58,253 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

N/S/F tyre has cut in tread

Rear brake pads very low

Pass 26 Apr 2010 44,695 miles

Engine cover fitted

Engine undertray fitted

Front brake pads low

N/s/r tyre low 2mm

Rear brake pads low

Fail 26 Apr 2010 44,695 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine cover fitted

Engine undertray fitted

Front brake pads low

N/s/r tyre low 2mm

Rear brake pads low

Fail 1 May 2009 36,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2009 36,462 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 31,133 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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BG05 RZN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BG05 RZN, 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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BG05 RZN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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