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BK55 LGZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

172,038 mi
Last recorded172,038 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 LGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2025 172,038 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm, Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm, Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 163,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rearmost subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 154,648 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Twisted (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 154,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Mirror Repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Headlight Washer (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Twisted (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 145,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 145,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 136,852 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 136,852 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 123,446 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash Cam Cable Obstructing Drivers View To Front (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres Wearing On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Twisted (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 123,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash Cam Cable Obstructing Drivers View To Front (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres Wearing On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Twisted (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 107,304 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp at top (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 8 Jan 2019 107,304 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear badly faded (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp at top (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

oil leak

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 8 Jan 2018 94,058 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn hard inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damp at top (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just legal bald inner edge soon peel (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 8 Jan 2018 94,058 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn hard inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damp at top (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just legal bald inner edge soon peel (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 10 Nov 2016 85,380 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 78,513 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 72,527 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 65,916 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 58,545 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 49,432 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 42,886 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 35,494 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 27,346 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 LGZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LGZ, 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 LGZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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