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SE05 BXN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

141,034 mi
Last recorded141,034 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 BXN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2009 141,034 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Advise engine management lamp remains on.

Advise exhaust blow at flexi joint and one of turbo mounting bolts missing

Advise lift at nearside and offside front struts.

Advise nearside front indicator lens cracked.

Advise offside front inner gaiter split

Nearside rear shock absorber shroud insecure.

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to limit.

This is the result of a Quality Check carried out by a VOSA Examiner.

Fail 5 Nov 2009 141,014 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 140,070 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 140,069 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

management light on

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 BXN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 BXN, 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 BXN registered?

SE05 BXN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is SE05 BXN safe to buy?

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