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BG55 CYC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

287,012 mi
Last recorded287,012 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 CYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 287,012 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 287,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 277,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame itself corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 267,241 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre perished, damaged wall

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively when applying brakes (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively when release the brake (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 267,241 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre perished, damaged wall

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively when applying brakes (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively when release the brake (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 257,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 247,414 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 238,410 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2015 228,923 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 228,877 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 219,270 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 205,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 3 Jul 2014 205,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 4 Jul 2013 187,991 miles

fuel present around filter housing - no leak detected

o/s n/s rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2013 187,599 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

fuel present around filter housing - no leak detected

o/s n/s rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2013 176,066 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s front brake sensor wire not connected

o/s n/s rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2013 176,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

n/s front brake sensor wire not connected

o/s n/s rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2012 170,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front brake pad sensor wire disconnected

o/s n/s rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2012 170,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s front brake pad sensor wire disconnected

o/s n/s rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2011 147,909 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 147,909 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 84,791 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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BG55 CYC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG55 CYC, 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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BG55 CYC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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