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BJ55 KBN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,802 mi
Last recorded146,802 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 KBN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 146,802 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 135,454 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 125,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 May 2022 122,327 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sill and doors has damage

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 114,158 miles

Nearside sill and doors has damage

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2021 114,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside sill and doors has damage

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2020 101,707 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 93,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 86,151 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight damage n/s cv gaiter(pinhole)

Pass 18 May 2017 78,555 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 May 2017 78,553 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 71,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 May 2016 71,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 65,565 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 65,565 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2014 60,296 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 55,419 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 50,793 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 45,787 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 41,291 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 34,582 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 27,737 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 KBN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KBN, 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 KBN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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