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BG55 KXH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,895 mi
Last recorded96,895 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 96,895 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 96,785 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 84,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 72,076 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 72,076 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 59,495 miles

Offside Front brake pipe swollen

Fail 2 Mar 2023 59,495 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front brake pipe swollen

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 48,075 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 48,075 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 47,829 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 47,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 47,237 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 46,459 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 45,364 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 43,616 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 42,095 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 42,095 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 40,473 miles

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

n/s/r brake showing signs of getting hot

Pass 1 Dec 2012 38,604 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 35,619 miles

r/n/s brake back plate corroded.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 32,914 miles

r/n/s brake back plate corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2009 27,700 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 21,165 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 KXH 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 78.3%.

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 BG55 KXH, 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 KXH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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