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BN05 GXT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

194,696 mi
Last recorded194,696 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 GXT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 194,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2015 194,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 181,252 miles

both front wishbones ,back bushes.............

Fail 6 Feb 2015 181,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wishbones ,back bushes.............

Pass 3 Feb 2014 165,860 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 151,546 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 136,163 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 117,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 99,164 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 80,826 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 63,366 miles

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

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 GXT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BN05 GXT, 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 GXT registered?

BN05 GXT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BN05 GXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 GXT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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