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AP05 LSO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,271 mi
Last recorded169,271 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 LSO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 169,271 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes - arm pegs to bush areas (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive +cannot fully see! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both sides bump stops degraded/broken off!

Fail 4 Jul 2018 169,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes - arm pegs to bush areas (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive +cannot fully see! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both sides bump stops degraded/broken off!

Pass 5 Jul 2017 158,658 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front both sides brake stone guards corroded away/missing!

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear both sides bump stops degraded!

Fail 5 Jul 2017 158,658 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front both sides brake stone guards corroded away/missing!

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear both sides bump stops degraded!

Pass 4 Jul 2016 144,985 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front both sides brake disc stone guards corroded away!

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear both sides bump stops degraded!

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 132,973 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear bump stop degraded & retainer housing broken away!

offside rear bump stop degraded & retainer housing missing!

Pass 3 Jul 2014 122,255 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 111,044 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides front brake stone guards corroded away!

Pass 4 Jul 2013 111,044 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides front brake stone guards corroded away!

Pass 2 Jul 2012 102,185 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake stone guards corroded away!

Pass 4 Jul 2011 92,061 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

headlamp dip beams different colours but both acceptable!

Pass 28 Jun 2010 79,417 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

headlamp dip beams different colours side to side but both acceptable colours!

Pass 10 Jul 2009 63,934 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

headlamp dip beam colours different side to side but both emit light of an acceptable colour!

Pass 3 Jul 2008 47,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AP05 LSO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AP05 LSO, 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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AP05 LSO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 July 2005.

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