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DG05 LGF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,458 mi
Last recorded168,458 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 LGF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 168,458 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 147,799 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 147,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 144,261 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 131,988 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 131,988 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 114,502 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 95,656 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 95,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 77,759 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 77,759 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 58,605 miles

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

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

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

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

uneven wear on both rear tyres .

Pass 17 Mar 2010 45,557 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 37,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2008 30,856 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 LGF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DG05 LGF, 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 LGF registered?

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

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