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DY55 LNO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,222 mi
Last recorded168,222 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 LNO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 168,222 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 168,123 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 162,155 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2019 151,373 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 137,069 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside outer cv boot leaking grease

Pass 22 Sep 2017 129,204 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside outer cv boot slight leaking grease

Pass 5 Sep 2016 117,880 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 117,880 miles

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

damage to offside front tyre side wall

Pass 1 Sep 2015 107,403 miles

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

slight uneven tyre tread wear to nearside rear

Pass 4 Sep 2014 95,884 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 95,884 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 86,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 74,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 64,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 64,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 54,688 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 45,269 miles

Complete factory fitted under floor cover.

Fail 15 Sep 2009 45,268 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Complete factory fitted under floor cover.

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

Uneven tyre wear all round.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 34,958 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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DY55 LNO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DY55 LNO, 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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DY55 LNO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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