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BN05 NRV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,488 mi
Last recorded80,488 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 NRV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 80,488 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 80,483 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 73,893 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 68,336 miles

o/s washer jet weak but screen has sufficient water feed

Pass 18 Jan 2020 63,537 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 56,707 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 51,426 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 51,417 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 49,578 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 47,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on the inner edge - 225/45zr17 91y avon zz3 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 47,347 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on the inner edge - 225/45zr17 91y avon zz3 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 45,446 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 42,848 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 40,540 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 38,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 38,403 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 35,905 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 31,189 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 27,586 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 23,690 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 NRV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NRV, 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 NRV registered?

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

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