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BT05 WZL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

224,430 mi
Last recorded224,430 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 WZL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 224,430 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 224,423 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 217,232 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 216,957 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 209,845 miles

Brake back plates rusty

Offside rear outer sill damaged

Rear suspension rusty

Fail 27 Jan 2020 209,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake back plates rusty

Offside rear outer sill damaged

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2019 195,733 miles

Offside Front constant velocity gaiter deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Rear disc back plate in poor condition

Pass 13 Jan 2018 182,126 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre perished, wearing on inner edge also has small cuts.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge, wearing on outer edges, close to wear stops, also has small cuts. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear back plate deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge, perished, small cuts. ( screw in tyre too )

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure but safe.

Pass 1 Feb 2017 172,796 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 172,710 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front indicators slighty white

very wet and muddy under vehicle

Pass 30 Jan 2016 163,071 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 152,656 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 140,295 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 124,675 miles

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

both front rear suspension arm bushes split

nearside front strut slightly damp

Pass 22 Jun 2012 117,741 miles

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

offside rear tyre nearing wear bars

Fail 22 Jun 2012 117,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre nearing wear bars

Pass 25 Jun 2011 104,109 miles

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 25 Jun 2010 85,851 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 69,634 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 69,634 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2008 44,674 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 WZL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WZL, 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 WZL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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