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BJ05 AFY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,168 mi
Last recorded31,168 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 AFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 31,168 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 26,016 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 24,944 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 23,093 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 23,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 22,651 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 22,651 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 21,602 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 20,038 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 17,878 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 15,810 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 14,055 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 10,920 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 8,830 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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BJ05 AFY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJ05 AFY, 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 BJ05 AFY registered?

BJ05 AFY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 AFY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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