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DE05 BDX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,876 mi
Last recorded61,876 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 BDX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 61,876 miles

bonnet stay clip missing

coolant level on min

n/s/r tyre worn slightly low, 3-3.5mm, worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn low, 2-3mm, worn outer edge

rear washer inop

Fail 25 Jan 2012 61,694 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

bonnet stay clip missing

coolant level on min

n/s/r tyre worn slightly low, 3-3.5mm, worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn low, 2-3mm, worn outer edge

rear washer inop

Pass 2 Feb 2011 34,795 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 23,303 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 23,303 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 20,683 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 16,496 miles

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 BDX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE05 BDX, 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 BDX registered?

DE05 BDX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is DE05 BDX safe to buy?

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