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DG55 LNJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

183,834 mi
Last recorded183,834 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 LNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 183,834 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 175,476 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 167,397 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 167,397 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 159,967 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 146,548 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 20 Sep 2012 133,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 115,344 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 94,120 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 74,734 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 53,931 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 LNJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LNJ, 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 LNJ registered?

DG55 LNJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is DG55 LNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 LNJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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