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RJ05 BWF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,999 mi
Last recorded80,999 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 BWF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 80,999 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 80,996 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 62,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on indicating fault

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 48,090 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 48,090 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 38,771 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 33,371 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 28,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 24,749 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 19,235 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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RJ05 BWF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 RJ05 BWF, 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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What year was RJ05 BWF registered?

RJ05 BWF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is RJ05 BWF safe to buy?

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