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DG55 LNE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,925 mi
Last recorded146,925 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 LNE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 146,925 miles

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

Offside Rear back plate of discs damaged

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 146,923 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear back plate of discs damaged

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

Pass 18 May 2015 123,082 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 122,910 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 122,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 117,690 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 113,341 miles

engine managment light on

front brake disks corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2013 108,754 miles

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2012 94,791 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 75,251 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 64,626 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 17 Sep 2008 52,365 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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DG55 LNE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DG55 LNE, 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 DG55 LNE registered?

DG55 LNE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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