MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,009 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight leak from power steerin rack boot
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
slight leak from power steerin rack boot
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
advise both rear numberplate light's only just illuminating rear plate at time of test ( owner is advised to clean rear light covers and replace both bulbs shortly )
advise nearside front washer jet with reduced effort at time of test
advise offside front tyre with curbing damage to outer wall at time of test ( owner is strongly advised to replace tyre before further deteriation occurs )
advise slightly reduced effort from offside rear handbrake at time of test
advise wear detected in nearside front cv joint at time of test ( not deemed excessive )
advise wear detected to offside front inner track control arm inner bushes at time of test ( owner is strongly advised that item is close to failure point and should be considered for replacement very shortly )
advise nearside rear wheelbearing noisy at time of test ( owner aware and vehicle booked in for repair )
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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BV05 RZJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 BV05 RZJ, 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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BV05 RZJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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