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BG55 UUM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

227,533 mi
Last recorded227,533 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 UUM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 227,533 miles

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

Nearside and Offside Front Brake hose(s) slightly chafed

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot Nearside and Offside Rear (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 227,271 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Offside Front (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

coil spring broken Offside Front Upper (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside and Offside Front Brake hose(s) slightly chafed

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot Nearside and Offside Rear (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 212,017 miles

Engine management Light illuminating

Nearside Front Suspension arm Rear rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside and Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Offside Front Suspension arm Rear rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Wiper Excessively smearing

Pass 28 Oct 2014 195,425 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 195,230 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 178,071 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 178,071 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 156,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 134,985 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 113,142 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 95,340 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 71,935 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 UUM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UUM, 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 UUM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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