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BL55 VNX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,935 mi
Last recorded74,935 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 VNX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 8 Feb 2022 74,935 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing edges ns close (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 71,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 66,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 62,382 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 58,098 miles

EML Light on

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 53,992 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2016 51,795 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 48,052 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)

n/s/r tyre age cracked

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on edge

Pass 10 Jan 2014 44,093 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 40,901 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 35,328 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 30,190 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 23,648 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 18,596 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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BL55 VNX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BL55 VNX, 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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BL55 VNX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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