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BL05 POV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,139 mi
Last recorded169,139 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 POV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 169,139 miles

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

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

offside front seatbelt stalk plastic cover missing

Pass 25 Nov 2009 153,949 miles

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

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

drivers seatbelt stalk plastic surround missing not effecting locking mechanisum

Pass 26 Jun 2009 144,900 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 144,896 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 129,710 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 116,695 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 78,154 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Off side stop lamp appears to have wrong wattage bulb,

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 38,502 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 38,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 POV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 POV, 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 POV registered?

BL05 POV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is BL05 POV safe to buy?

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