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BT05 LLU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,654 mi
Last recorded95,654 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 LLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 95,654 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe at lower arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 91,654 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside at rear inner sills (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 86,604 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 82,515 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 7 Oct 2021 78,279 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 73,998 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 69,175 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 64,222 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 59,847 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 55,895 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 51,530 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 47,055 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 42,589 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 38,225 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 33,007 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 27,706 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 23,036 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 17,587 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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BT05 LLU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BT05 LLU, 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 BT05 LLU registered?

BT05 LLU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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