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BT05 LMJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,587 mi
Last recorded72,587 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 LMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 72,587 miles

Exhaust centre bracket weld broken but system still supported

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 May 2016 72,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust centre bracket weld broken but system still supported

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 66,219 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre stop light part working

exhaust centre bracket loose

Fail 18 May 2015 66,219 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre stop light part working

exhaust centre bracket loose

Pass 15 Apr 2014 59,885 miles

Oil leak

Rear wash wipe inoperative

Pass 1 May 2013 54,212 miles

3x high level lamp bulbs n/w

note r/wash/wipe n/w,centre exhaust bracket rattling,n/s mirror broken,engine breather pipe split,

Pass 3 May 2012 47,638 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust mounting detiorated

rear wiper in-op

Fail 3 May 2012 47,638 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust mounting detiorated

rear wiper in-op

Pass 27 May 2011 42,574 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hand brake lever stiff

Fail 27 May 2011 42,574 miles

Offside Rear Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hand brake lever stiff

Pass 28 May 2010 35,333 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2009
Pass 22 May 2008 19,703 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 LMJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LMJ, 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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BT05 LMJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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