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DF05 BOH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,264 mi
Last recorded98,264 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 BOH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 98,264 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 98,264 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 81,308 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 71,061 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 61,303 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 51,905 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 44,209 miles

Damage to n/s/f outer sill

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

cut in tread n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre tread inner edge bald

Pass 27 Feb 2009 35,503 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 25,889 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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DF05 BOH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DF05 BOH, 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 DF05 BOH registered?

DF05 BOH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for DF05 BOH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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