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SO05 BGE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,399 mi
Last recorded116,399 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 BGE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 116,399 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 22 Jul 2014 100,340 miles

Engine managment light on

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 100,340 miles

Engine managment light on

Pass 28 May 2013 79,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 67,989 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 57,726 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge

Offside rear tyre tread on limit on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2010 46,086 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 38,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2009 38,529 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 32,889 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 BGE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel 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 SO05 BGE, 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 BGE registered?

SO05 BGE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is SO05 BGE safe to buy?

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