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BK55 EKA

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

205,116 mi
Last recorded205,116 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 EKA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 205,116 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 205,081 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play trackrod end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure Bolt loose seems thread is crossed (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 191,754 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 191,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 177,297 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 177,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 169,000 miles

Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 168,947 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 156,767 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 145,465 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 138,402 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 129,612 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 120,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 112,331 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 103,897 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 86,292 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 86,210 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 80,262 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 63,317 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 63,063 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 57,761 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 50,371 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 29,661 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 24,865 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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BK55 EKA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BK55 EKA, 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 BK55 EKA registered?

BK55 EKA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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