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BL05 FHU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

161,492 mi
Last recorded161,492 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 FHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 161,492 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 153,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 138,384 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 121,312 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 102,576 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 90,120 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 90,114 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 75,343 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 75,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 59,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 53,658 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2012 53,658 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Oil leak

alternator drive belt damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2011 48,424 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 43,797 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 36,828 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 27,498 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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BL05 FHU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BL05 FHU, 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 BL05 FHU registered?

BL05 FHU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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