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CT55 BKJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,183 mi
Last recorded173,183 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 BKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2020 173,183 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 162,755 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 149,458 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 138,212 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 128,900 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 117,844 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 107,823 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 96,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 20 Dec 2012 86,176 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 77,098 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 67,080 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 57,677 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 46,158 miles

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

plastic undertrays fitted

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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CT55 BKJ 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 100%.

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 CT55 BKJ, 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 CT55 BKJ registered?

CT55 BKJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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