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BJ55 ZZH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,553 mi
Last recorded156,553 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 156,553 miles

Corrosion around both inner sills in places

N/s/f tyre worn on edges of tread

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

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

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

Rear backing plates corroded

Rear subframe / suspension arms / general suspension corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2022 153,334 miles

Both rear brake backing plates corroded

N/s/r inner & outer sill area corroded

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 153,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both rear brake backing plates corroded

N/s/r inner & outer sill area corroded

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 150,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear braking backing plates corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2020 147,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 147,980 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 144,344 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 138,141 miles

Both front shock absorbers slightly misted

Both front suspension arm rear bushes in poor condition

Both rear brake backing plates corroded

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge of tread

O/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge of tread / slightly cracked / tread slightly miss-shaped

Pass 15 Sep 2017 131,991 miles

Both front shock absorbers slightly misted

Both rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Both rear tyre treads slightly miss-shaped

Pass 10 Sep 2016 124,449 miles

Both front bottom arm rear bushes in poor condition

Front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2015 117,199 miles

Both front shock absorbers slightly leaking

Both rear tyres slightly cracked in places

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2014 109,255 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes slightly split under load

both front shock absorbers slightly misted

Fail 20 Sep 2014 109,255 miles

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

both front bottom arm rear bushes slightly split under load

both front shock absorbers slightly misted

Pass 7 Sep 2013 101,087 miles

both front shock absorbers slightly leaking

Pass 1 Sep 2012 93,243 miles

both rear tyres slightly miss-shaped

Pass 17 Sep 2011 86,528 miles

both front shock absorbers damp

Pass 18 Sep 2010 77,977 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded / lipped

Fail 18 Sep 2010 77,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs slightly corroded / lipped

Pass 22 Sep 2009 66,966 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 50,742 miles

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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 ZZH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZZH, 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 ZZH registered?

BJ55 ZZH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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