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RA55 BZO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,367 mi
Last recorded188,367 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 BZO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 188,367 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 180,011 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 166,324 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 157,084 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 150,573 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both started to deteriorate (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 144,683 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 138,379 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 138,379 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 61,860 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 129,877 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 129,877 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 120,772 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 120,772 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 112,873 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 107,077 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 102,056 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 155,657 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 155,504 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 85,151 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 85,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 84,499 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 77,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre has cuts , not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 28 Oct 2010 66,992 miles

Advise offside rear tyre has slight kerb damage

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 50,934 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 30,695 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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RA55 BZO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA55 BZO, 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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RA55 BZO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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