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BJ55 KAA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,794 mi
Last recorded170,794 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 KAA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 170,794 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 168,138 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 162,721 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe, general surface corrosion.

Fail 8 Nov 2021 162,715 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe, general surface corrosion.

Pass 27 Nov 2020 156,215 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2020 156,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high not adjusting (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front under tray fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2019 154,930 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Oct 2019 154,926 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Oct 2018 148,740 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 140,099 miles

Central exhaust clamp broke but still secure time of test

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 140,098 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster faultly (1.8)

Central exhaust clamp broke but still secure time of test

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 127,255 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted restricting and stopping examination

Pass 9 Nov 2015 112,525 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 112,525 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 101,399 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 94,035 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 83,540 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 75,592 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 75,589 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 63,612 miles

Slight drag on both rear brakes.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 55,609 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,511 miles

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

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

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 KAA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KAA, 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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BJ55 KAA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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