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BK55 EKF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,518 mi
Last recorded171,518 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 EKF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 171,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 May 2021 171,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 165,411 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 165,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 158,578 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 158,578 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 150,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter perishing (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

both rear outer seatbelts checked with child seat in position

Fail 25 Aug 2016 150,568 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

both rear outer seatbelts checked with child seat in position

Pass 29 Aug 2015 141,477 miles

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

both rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

engine cover fitted some items not seen

nail in nearside front tyre inner edge

oil leak from engine /gearbox

slight lip on font brake discs

x 2 child seats fitted seat belts not checked

Fail 28 Aug 2014 134,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

both rear brake discs slightly scored and pitted

both rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

both rear tyres have uneven wear inner edges

offside front outer driveshaft gaitor leaking slightly

oil leak lower part of engine

slight lip on front brake discs

slight roughness from offside rear wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 28 Aug 2014 134,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear brake discs slightly scored and pitted

both rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

both rear tyres have uneven wear inner edges

offside front outer driveshaft gaitor leaking slightly

oil leak lower part of engine

slight lip on front brake discs

slight roughness from offside rear wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 22 Aug 2013 124,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear shockers have dust covers lose .

Pass 8 Aug 2012 114,536 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r shock outer casing broken

Pass 4 Aug 2011 97,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 80,329 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 58,897 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 46,911 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 EKF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BK55 EKF, 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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BK55 EKF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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