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AP05 LSV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,994 mi
Last recorded150,994 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 LSV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 150,994 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle body condition poor

Pass 30 Nov 2022 144,834 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front outer door handle faulty

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 144,833 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle lock faulty (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle lock faulty (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle lock faulty (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front outer door handle faulty

Pass 2 Nov 2021 139,743 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 135,597 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 135,597 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 125,834 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 125,834 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 115,207 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 115,207 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 102,532 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 95,358 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 89,726 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 84,545 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 81,304 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light on

Pass 25 May 2012 71,067 miles

air bag light on

Pass 16 May 2011 62,446 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 54,995 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2009 38,872 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 33,286 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 33,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 LSV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LSV, 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 LSV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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