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BJ55 ZYZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,797 mi
Last recorded132,797 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 ZYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 132,797 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 132,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre over 10yrs old

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

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

both rear tyres over 10yrs old

Pass 21 Oct 2019 121,109 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 101,479 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 79,521 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 79,430 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 79,194 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s and o/s rear on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake slight drag

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 79,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s and o/s rear on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NOT WORKING (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake slight drag

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 74,145 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front and rear brakes slight drag

Re-test carried out by C Powell

Fail 4 Nov 2016 74,145 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front and rear brakes slight drag

Pass 5 Nov 2015 68,257 miles

Child seats fitted to n/s and o/s rear seats - visually checked seatbelts only

Front brake pads wearing low

N/s/f drop link upper dust cover in poor condition

N/s/r tyre wearing low / misshaped on inner of tread

Fail 5 Nov 2015 68,257 miles

Child seats fitted to n/s and o/s rear seats - visually checked seatbelts only

Front brake pads wearing low

N/s/f drop link upper dust cover in poor condition

N/s/r tyre wearing low / misshaped on inner of tread

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 64,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Oct 2013 57,073 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 57,073 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 57,068 miles

air bag light on

Pass 4 Oct 2011 54,063 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 45,583 miles

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

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

advise offside and nearside front b rake discs slightly lipped.

advise small cut in offside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 12 Oct 2009 36,928 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 14 Oct 2008 27,139 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 ZYZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZYZ, 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 ZYZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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