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BJ55 JZX

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,889 mi
Last recorded213,889 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 JZX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 213,889 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 213,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 200,039 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 200,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 194,172 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 194,114 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre cracked and lumpy around tread

off side front lower engine cover insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2008 65,670 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 65,666 miles

Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front number plate has no BSAU number

Pass 1 May 2008 64,564 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 58,866 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 58,305 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 50,800 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 49,228 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 30,531 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 30,101 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 14,550 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 JZX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ55 JZX, 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 JZX registered?

BJ55 JZX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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