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BT55 ONB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

208,303 mi
Last recorded208,303 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 ONB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 208,303 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 200,026 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside door and sill slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front brake back plates deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2022 200,026 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside door and sill slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front brake back plates deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2021 188,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside door and sill has slight damage

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured mirror indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 179,051 miles

Nearside Front door and outer sill has slight damage

Pass 18 Sep 2019 171,147 miles

Central Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge/ poor condition

Fail 10 Sep 2019 170,895 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge/ poor condition

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 159,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 159,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 148,815 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 148,815 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 136,678 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 123,017 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 107,439 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 94,187 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 81,406 miles

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 69,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 57,944 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 47,801 miles

advised s and g check

customer now has an illegal tyre fitted to the spare wheel

engine management light is lit on dashboard

nearside rear of car is damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2009 47,801 miles

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

advised s and g check

engine management light is lit on dashboard

nearside rear of car is damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2008 37,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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 ONB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BT55 ONB, 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 ONB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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