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BT55 FLE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

200,494 mi
Last recorded200,494 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 FLE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 200,494 miles

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

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

accident damaged to nearside body panels

flat spot nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 6 Aug 2016 200,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

accident damaged to nearside body panels

flat spot nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 190,022 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2015 189,959 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 178,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 164,752 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 164,752 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 141,282 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 116,561 miles

rear washer inop

some front brake imbalance

Fail 4 Jun 2011 116,561 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear washer inop

some front brake imbalance

Pass 6 Jun 2009 89,636 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres getting low

Pass 31 May 2008 78,033 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 78,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 38,319 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 38,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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BT55 FLE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BT55 FLE, 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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BT55 FLE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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