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BL05 PPK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,781 mi
Last recorded164,781 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2022 164,781 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 159,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lower outer bulb (3 out of the 4 work!) (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lower outer bulb (3 out of the 4 work!) (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (FOUR) are worn on the inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 153,155 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 153,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 146,332 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 137,919 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 130,698 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 122,472 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components from view.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (3.5.1g)

Headlamp internal adjuster set to 0 to allow for headlamp aim check.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jun 2015 111,097 miles

rear pads not visible

Pass 27 Jun 2014 91,995 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 76,831 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 76,733 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 67,246 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 57,556 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 17,514 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 39,864 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 39,864 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,880 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 PPK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PPK, 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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BL05 PPK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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