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BN05 FTC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,607 mi
Last recorded188,607 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 FTC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 May 2010 188,607 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 188,607 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 152,752 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 119,476 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 119,473 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2007 84,209 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 84,209 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 74,872 miles

(5) Both front tyres worn very close to legal limit.

(6) Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 40,963 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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BN05 FTC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN05 FTC, 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 BN05 FTC registered?

BN05 FTC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is BN05 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 FTC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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