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2005 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · VA05 BVC

VA05 BVC

2005 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/08/2005. Recorded mileage 153,017 miles. MOT valid until 09/06/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.

Make & Model
SKODA OCTAVIA
Year / Origin
2005 · Worcester
MOT Status
Valid until 09/06/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/06/2027)
Recorded Mileage
153,017 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 09/06/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/06/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2005
Engine
1896cc

VA05 BVC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
  • 153,017 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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VA05 BVC Mileage History

  1. 30/05/2024126,645 mi
  2. 05/06/2024126,777 mi+132 mi
  3. 02/06/2025139,750 mi+12,973 mi
  4. 04/06/2025139,770 mi+20 mi
  5. 03/06/2026153,017 mi+13,247 mi

Average of roughly 13,123 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

VA05 BVC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 12:52
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Skoda Octavia (VA05 BVC) between May 2024 and June 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 03 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.

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