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BJ55 KAX

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

233,757 mi
Last recorded233,757 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 233,757 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

play inner steering arms

rear brake lights are discoloured

rear parking brake just met the legal requirements

Fail 24 May 2017 233,757 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system deteriorated

play inner steering arms

rear brake lights are discoloured

rear parking brake just met the legal requirements

Pass 7 Dec 2015 230,977 miles

Child seat fitted

Exhaust back box is rusty

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in the inner steering arms

Pass 3 Dec 2014 221,115 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 221,115 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 197,092 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 172,903 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 151,273 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 151,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 124,641 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 98,566 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 73,654 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 62,854 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 62,759 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 26,786 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 23,153 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 4,787 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 3,034 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 338 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 KAX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KAX, 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 KAX registered?

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

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