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BU05 XPD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,000 mi
Last recorded120,000 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 XPD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 120,000 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 110,318 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 110,318 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 103,695 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 103,682 miles

Front Brake insecure nearside and offside brake back plates heavily corroded and insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake insecure brake back plate heavily corroded and insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 97,518 miles

Both rear tyres perished in tread area

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 97,286 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both rear tyres perished in tread area

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 88,375 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 88,374 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 78,803 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 78,803 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s rear brake calipier handbrake lever not returning to its stop when handbrake released

Fail 9 Mar 2015 75,916 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 75,916 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 69,019 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 59,125 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 49,201 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,812 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,062 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 21,961 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BU05 XPD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BU05 XPD, 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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BU05 XPD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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