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BP05 ALO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,755 mi
Last recorded127,755 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 ALO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 127,755 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 127,174 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 127,174 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (egr plug disconected,when pluged in ligyht went off) (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt securing clip missing(retop up grease and fit new clip all ok) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 125,652 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 125,651 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle service brake imbalance at 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower exhaust sleave corroded and snapped

Pass 24 Aug 2020 113,934 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 109,311 miles

Central Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle breake imbalance just met (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 104,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 104,542 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 96,915 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 90,091 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 89,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 51,629 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 51,618 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 May 2014 46,143 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 42,356 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 38,536 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 33,735 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 31,256 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 31,256 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2009 29,540 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 22,270 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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BP05 ALO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BP05 ALO, 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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BP05 ALO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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