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LB05 BJF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,304 mi
Last recorded50,304 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 BJF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 50,304 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 50,304 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 47,475 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 44,541 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 44,541 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 40,538 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 35,199 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 31,946 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 30,244 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 28,308 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 25,699 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 May 2014 22,816 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 20,581 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 18,843 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 15,915 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 13,067 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 13,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 9,026 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 6,655 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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LB05 BJF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 LB05 BJF, 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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LB05 BJF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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