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BJ05 ERU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,131 mi
Last recorded149,131 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 ERU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 149,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 133,001 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 126,201 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

chassis corrosion present

Pass 20 Dec 2018 122,621 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear sub frame coroding

Fail 20 Dec 2018 122,621 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear sub frame coroding

Pass 26 Oct 2017 119,497 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 116,750 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 112,426 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 104,371 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 104,365 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 98,376 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 98,368 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 92,003 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 92,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 85,217 miles

N/S & O/S REAR DISC WORN

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 123,148 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 68,302 miles

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 21 Jun 2008 92,126 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 ERU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ERU, 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 ERU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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