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BP05 UWG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

215,097 mi
Last recorded215,097 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 UWG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 215,097 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 191,042 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 191,018 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 165,403 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 157,512 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 157,446 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 150,343 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 141,211 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 124,704 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 96,512 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 58,730 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 22,799 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 UWG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BP05 UWG, 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 BP05 UWG registered?

BP05 UWG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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The MOT history for BP05 UWG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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