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HN05 BFJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,484 mi
Last recorded144,484 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 BFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 144,484 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 134,827 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 130,621 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 130,621 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 123,518 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery securing clamp not holding battery (battery not insecure)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 123,481 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery securing clamp not holding battery (battery not insecure)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 112,101 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 112,101 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 90,711 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 90,487 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 78,540 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 63,896 miles

both front tyres showing signs of wear on inner edge may require tracking

Pass 29 Aug 2012 50,528 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 50,011 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 48,979 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 45,024 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 34,185 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HN05 BFJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HN05 BFJ, 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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HN05 BFJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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