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BT55 UVY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

204,502 mi
Last recorded204,502 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 UVY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 204,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear sill showing signs of corrosion

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

Offside Front Outer c/v boot deteriorating

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 204,497 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear sill showing signs of corrosion

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

Offside Front Outer c/v boot deteriorating

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 197,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer c.v boot deteriorating

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

Offside Front tyre worn to 3mm

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 189,154 miles

Front Lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 189,154 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Dec 2017 182,859 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Dec 2017 182,859 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure cooler mounting broken (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 176,165 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

all rear suspension bushes cracking

Fail 25 Nov 2016 176,165 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

all rear suspension bushes cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2015 168,722 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside pitting (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 168,720 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside worn/pitting inner face badly (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wiper blade split end

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside pitting (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 161,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 153,125 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 143,621 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/f brake pad wire poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2011 129,862 miles

n/s/r park brake lever not returning to stop.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 119,162 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 119,162 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 104,913 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 92,109 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 92,105 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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 UVY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UVY, 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 UVY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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