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DG55 LNK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

187,650 mi
Last recorded187,650 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 LNK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 187,650 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 187,564 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2017 155,113 miles

Front Tyres worn on outer edges (both)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (both) (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 140,616 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 127,790 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 127,790 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated both front (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 115,338 miles

all brake backing plates heavily corroded, advise replacement

rear discs heavily corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 98,172 miles

both rear brake backing plates corroded

rear bump stops split

Fail 4 Sep 2012 83,320 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 83,320 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 69,689 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 69,651 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 55,111 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 55,111 miles

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 42,403 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 29,574 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DG55 LNK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DG55 LNK, 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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DG55 LNK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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