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BK05 OYS

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,527 mi
Last recorded148,527 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 OYS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 148,527 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & cracking ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 15 Jun 2018 148,524 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment park brake (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & cracking ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 141,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking to sidewalls.

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 141,881 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking to sidewalls.

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 134,504 miles

rear back axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 2 Aug 2014 126,027 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 116,836 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 107,366 miles

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

front Wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2012 107,366 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front Wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2011 98,080 miles

handbrake operation a little rough

Pass 10 Jul 2010 87,888 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 79,869 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 70,375 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 70,360 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 60,552 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 55,655 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 29,496 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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BK05 OYS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BK05 OYS, 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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BK05 OYS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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