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DG55 LNY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,575 mi
Last recorded146,575 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 LNY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 146,575 miles

ADVISE OIL LEAK

ADVISE REAR DISCS AND PADS

Fail 30 Aug 2018 146,575 miles

ADVISE OIL LEAK

ADVISE REAR DISCS AND PADS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 137,729 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 133,025 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 123,660 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 123,658 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 116,156 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 103,900 miles

rear tyres worn on the edge

Pass 20 Oct 2011 96,026 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 88,497 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 79,959 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)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 79,929 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 70,845 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 LNY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LNY, 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 LNY registered?

DG55 LNY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is DG55 LNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 LNY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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