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BT05 SVZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

179,818 mi
Last recorded179,818 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 SVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 179,818 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2018 179,818 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2017 171,578 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear secondry position lamp not working

Pass 4 Jul 2016 161,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 152,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 142,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 132,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 132,309 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 124,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 115,595 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 107,322 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 98,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 89,523 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 SVZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SVZ, 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 SVZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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