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L19 BST

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

70,033 mi
Last recorded70,033 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL19 BST
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 70,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 64,705 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 64,700 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Rocker cover leaking gases (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 55,387 miles

Both rear tyres scrubbing inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 45,825 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 45,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2020 36,516 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear upper side light inop

Pass 21 Jun 2019 26,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking also (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 25,029 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 25,029 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 22,297 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 20,631 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 18,623 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 18,623 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 16,304 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 16,304 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 14,207 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 12,457 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 10,841 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 8,472 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 8,452 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 5,507 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 2,015 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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L19 BST is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L19 BST, 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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L19 BST is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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