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BG55 CYF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,112 mi
Last recorded110,112 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 CYF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 110,112 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 260,074 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

boot not opening but secure

Fail 13 Oct 2016 260,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

boot not opening but secure

Pass 5 Oct 2015 256,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 256,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 244,197 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 244,227 miles

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 19 Jan 2015 244,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 237,916 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2013 223,473 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 223,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 211,248 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 199,433 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 184,648 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 166,878 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 166,874 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 8 Jul 2011 150,003 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 149,943 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 137,632 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 132,404 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED

Pass 10 Nov 2009 100,373 miles

Smoke emissions just inside limits

Fail 10 Nov 2009 100,371 miles

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

Smoke emissions just inside limits

Pass 15 Nov 2008 78,145 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 CYF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CYF, 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 BG55 CYF registered?

BG55 CYF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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