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CE55 LBZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,039 mi
Last recorded122,039 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 LBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 122,039 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 115,882 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 115,879 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 109,829 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 101,388 miles

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

Rear subframe is corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 2 Mar 2021 101,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe is corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 9 Mar 2020 92,302 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 92,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 84,411 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 78,402 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 72,798 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 66,512 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 66,512 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 60,815 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 54,419 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 47,618 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 38,925 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 31,148 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 25,895 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 20,063 miles

Fuel filler flap release mechanism faulty.

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit due to insufficient tread width. STRONGLY ADVISE NEW TO BE FITTED SOON.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 19,165 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 19,165 miles

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)

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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CE55 LBZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CE55 LBZ, 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 CE55 LBZ registered?

CE55 LBZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for CE55 LBZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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