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ST54 BZW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,545 mi
Last recorded66,545 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 BZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 May 2018 66,545 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All four tyres cracking between treads

Engine management light on dash

Exhaust clamp cat to centre section broken

Exhaust emissions lambda high

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak top of engine

Nearside Rear Shock absorber no dampening no effect with weight off vehicle shock absorber will not compres

Pass 5 May 2017 62,018 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 62,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nsr disc corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2017 62,018 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Mirror broken (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nsr disc corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 57,224 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 57,223 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes binding slightly sign of over heating

Pass 16 Feb 2015 52,685 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wear on inner edges of tread areas

Fail 14 Feb 2015 52,685 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wear on inner edges of tread areas

Pass 10 Feb 2014 48,431 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 48,431 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 45,103 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 45,103 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 42,297 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 38,504 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 38,504 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 35,388 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 31,378 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 31,378 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 25,938 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 25,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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ST54 BZW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ST54 BZW, 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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ST54 BZW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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