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DE05 BCZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,797 mi
Last recorded95,797 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 BCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 95,797 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 88,215 miles

Nearside Front c.v. boot has signs of grease on it

Pass 5 May 2016 79,664 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 70,532 miles

emissions too low to get a reading

Pass 9 May 2014 63,107 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 54,527 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 46,987 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 39,053 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 39,053 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 May 2010 32,363 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 26,639 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 20,122 miles

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

Offside Front 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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DE05 BCZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 DE05 BCZ, 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 DE05 BCZ registered?

DE05 BCZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is DE05 BCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 BCZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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