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BU05 WXP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,211 mi
Last recorded132,211 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 WXP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 132,211 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 119,140 miles

Front Brake back plates corroded and deteriorated but secure at time of inspection: both

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost both ns and os: starting to crack (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear shock dust boot / bump stop deteriorated

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

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)

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 21 Feb 2017 119,140 miles

Front Brake back plates corroded and deteriorated but secure at time of inspection: both

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost both ns and os: starting to crack (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low PRS: adjusted (1.8)

Nearside Rear shock dust boot / bump stop deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right PRS: adjusted (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

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)

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 14 Jan 2016 112,688 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os bushes starting to crack (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake back plate corroded and deteriorated but secure at time of inspection

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 14 Jan 2016 112,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (4.1.D.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os bushes starting to crack (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake back plate corroded and deteriorated but secure at time of inspection

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear TYRES NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area

rear tyres cracking within tread

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 2 Feb 2015 107,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 96,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 96,798 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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BU05 WXP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BU05 WXP, 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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What year was BU05 WXP registered?

BU05 WXP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is BU05 WXP safe to buy?

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