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BJ05 YHS

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

229,207 mi
Last recorded229,207 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 YHS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2018 229,207 miles

Front arb bushes slightly worn

Front pads worn thin

Nearside rear light lense slightly damaged

Offside rear park brake figures only just met minimum requirements

Rear shocks worn

Pass 7 Apr 2017 216,940 miles

Nearside and offside outer CV gaiters leaking slightly

Nearside front brake bi ding slighlty

Nearside front wishbone bush slightly worn

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2016 202,637 miles

Front anti roll bar link arm bushes slightly worn

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside cv gaiter leaking slightly

Offside front wishbone bushes slightly worn

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 YHS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YHS, 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 YHS registered?

BJ05 YHS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is BJ05 YHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 YHS shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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