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SE05 BXM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

214,377 mi
Last recorded214,377 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 BXM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 214,377 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 197,424 miles

Damage on N/S/F wing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S & N/S steering rack gaiters twisted

Rear window wiper rubber split & rear washers inopperative

Pass 3 Feb 2011 181,864 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 181,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 168,189 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 167,889 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 150,966 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 150,966 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 150,666 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

slight wear on offside of steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2009 134,047 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsf wing/arch damaged

rear centre stop light has bulbs out but not more than 50%

Pass 30 Jan 2009 117,473 miles

nearside front flasher light starting to turn white

small clip on nearside front outer drive shaft boot loose

Fail 28 Jan 2009 117,390 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front flasher light starting to turn white

offside rear hand brake and foot brake poor

small clip on nearside front outer drive shaft boot loose

Pass 4 Aug 2008 101,929 miles

nearside wiper blade starting to spilt

Pass 28 Jan 2008 85,009 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 68,052 miles

Minor accident damage at front end [awaiting repair]

O/S No-Plate lamp lens burst

Rear window washers inopperative

Pass 7 Feb 2007 52,171 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 51,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 34,145 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 17,987 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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SE05 BXM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SE05 BXM, 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 SE05 BXM registered?

SE05 BXM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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