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DU05 BRF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,144 mi
Last recorded162,144 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 BRF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 162,144 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 162,144 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 145,378 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 135,556 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 125,682 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S N/S (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2017 125,682 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S N/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 113,661 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f brake hoses deteriorated

n/s/r shock absorber bump stop perished

Fail 27 May 2016 113,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/f and o/s/f brake hoses deteriorated

n/s/r shock absorber bump stop perished

Pass 26 May 2015 102,236 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 95,482 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 95,479 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 May 2013 87,823 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 78,035 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 68,861 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 59,542 miles

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

bonnet pull open lever insecure

Fail 30 Apr 2010 59,539 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

bonnet pull open lever insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2009 45,905 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 36,223 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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DU05 BRF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DU05 BRF, 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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DU05 BRF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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