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BJ05 DFY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

142,038 mi
Last recorded142,038 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 142,038 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Mar 2025 142,038 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2024 139,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 136,067 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 132,192 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 126,112 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Mar 2021 126,107 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2020 124,319 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Mar 2020 124,316 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Mar 2019 117,860 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 117,860 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 110,766 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 110,651 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 104,680 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 104,680 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 98,969 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 92,040 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 84,504 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 76,415 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 76,415 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 70,720 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 60,672 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 54,086 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 47,109 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 35,613 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 DFY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BJ05 DFY, 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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BJ05 DFY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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