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BJ05 AGO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

250,659 mi
Last recorded250,659 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 AGO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 250,659 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 250,635 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

reverse lights inop

Pass 26 Apr 2022 224,620 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 198,337 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 May 2021 198,337 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 190,252 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 166,851 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 141,474 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 126,970 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 120,764 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 112,486 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 104,882 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 96,407 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 96,283 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 85,315 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 74,124 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 61,691 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 48,035 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 34,271 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 31,108 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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 AGO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ05 AGO registered?

BJ05 AGO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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