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SO05 BFK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

103,041 mi
Last recorded103,041 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 BFK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 103,041 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 75,629 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 72,434 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 69,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 19 Jan 2021 66,520 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 65,510 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 59,943 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 55,023 miles

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

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 17 Jan 2017 50,794 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 46,496 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 37,657 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 31,214 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 28,380 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 26,995 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 26,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 24,404 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 21,916 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 18,069 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 14,448 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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SO05 BFK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 SO05 BFK, 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 SO05 BFK registered?

SO05 BFK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is SO05 BFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO05 BFK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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