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BW55 RZP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,854 mi
Last recorded121,854 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW55 RZP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 121,854 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2026 121,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction system reset (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 120,239 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2025 120,239 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 118,846 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 118,844 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 118,844 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 115,668 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 115,668 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 110,733 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 110,733 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 104,165 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both Fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 May 2019 104,165 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both Fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 100,162 miles

both front cv boot have slight splits

both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

front pads low

Fail 30 Apr 2018 100,158 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front cv boot have slight splits

both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

front pads low

Pass 24 Apr 2017 97,129 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 92,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 88,874 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 84,563 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 79,905 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 79,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 71,426 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 64,111 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 54,516 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 44,396 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Sep 2008 34,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BW55 RZP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BW55 RZP, 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 BW55 RZP registered?

BW55 RZP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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