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DG55 LOF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,381 mi
Last recorded172,381 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 LOF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 172,381 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front shocker casing rusty

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front and rear (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 167,573 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres worn low edges

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2018 161,362 miles

Both front suspension arm pin or bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish and wear on inner edge also has a cut on inner side wall no cords exposed

Offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge and starting to perish

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both shock absorber external dust covers deteriorated

Under body components including rear spring have slight surface corrosion

nearside front coil spring slightly corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2018 161,360 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both front suspension arm pin or bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish and wear on inner edge also has a cut on inner side wall no cords exposed

Offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge and starting to perish

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both shock absorber external dust covers deteriorated

Under body components including rear spring have slight surface corrosion

nearside front coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 157,779 miles

Front tyres both worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear both shock absorber dust covers deteriorated/slid down

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 157,778 miles

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

Front tyres both worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear both shock absorber dust covers deteriorated/slid down

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 153,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

under trays front to rear obscuring brake and fuel lines

Pass 15 Sep 2015 151,003 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2014 138,351 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 122,892 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 105,500 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 105,500 miles

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 Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 87,530 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 68,033 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2009 56,204 miles

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 42,450 miles

nsf and osf tyres starting to wear on inner edges

rear seats not in up right position, visual seat belt inspection only

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 LOF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LOF, 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 LOF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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