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BJ55 AZO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,611 mi
Last recorded174,611 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 AZO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 174,611 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 174,611 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2056015 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 170,274 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 170,274 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 160,906 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 160,906 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2056015 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 148,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 148,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 136,390 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 136,390 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 123,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2056015 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 123,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2056015 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2056015 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2056015 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 105,448 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 105,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 87,954 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 78,058 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2012 67,903 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 May 2011 58,605 miles

front + rear brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn on iner edge

Pass 29 May 2010 49,045 miles

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

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2009 42,998 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside side repeater lens damaged

Fail 26 May 2009 42,998 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside side repeater lens damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2008 32,674 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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BJ55 AZO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJ55 AZO, 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 BJ55 AZO registered?

BJ55 AZO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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