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MJ05 BRV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

178,140 mi
Last recorded178,140 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 BRV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 178,140 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 178,139 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 178,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Blistered under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Blistered under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 178,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Blistered under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Blistered under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 170,250 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 170,250 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 165,215 miles

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

Rear windscreen wash in-op

windscreen washer indicator on dash (amber)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 165,215 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure drivers seat belt covers not secured properly and stopping seat belt retraction (5.2.1a)

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Rear windscreen wash in-op

windscreen washer indicator on dash (amber)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 157,914 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 157,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 13 May 2015 151,568 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 151,568 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 May 2014 145,161 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 145,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2013 139,786 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 139,786 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 131,776 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2011 119,502 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 106,862 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 95,920 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 95,917 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 68,111 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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MJ05 BRV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MJ05 BRV, 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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MJ05 BRV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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