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DG05 LFK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,896 mi
Last recorded137,896 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 LFK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 137,896 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber top cover insecure

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

centre exhaust support bracket broken away from exhaust

Fail 13 Mar 2017 137,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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 Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber top cover insecure

Nearside mirror glass badly damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

centre exhaust support bracket broken away from exhaust

Pass 3 Mar 2016 130,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front mirror glass damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 121,744 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear brakes noisy

Fail 9 Mar 2015 121,744 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear brakes noisy

Pass 21 Feb 2014 109,153 miles

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2013 101,481 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

exhaust cat shield hanging down

Fail 8 Mar 2013 101,377 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

exhaust cat shield hanging down

Pass 15 Mar 2012 92,735 miles

both rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

Fail 15 Mar 2012 92,735 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2011 85,044 miles

both rear tyres wearing

Pass 7 Apr 2010 78,271 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 77,959 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 67,054 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 38,944 miles

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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DG05 LFK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG05 LFK, 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 DG05 LFK registered?

DG05 LFK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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