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DY55 LNR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

172,192 mi
Last recorded172,192 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 LNR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 172,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under body components rusty

Fail 14 Aug 2020 172,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body components rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2019 155,694 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2019 155,694 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 138,617 miles

all brake discs worn and corroded

warning light on dash

Fail 21 Aug 2018 138,617 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

all brake discs worn and corroded

warning light on dash

Pass 23 Aug 2017 121,047 miles

Rear both rear tyres out of shape

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

engine management light on

Fail 19 Aug 2017 120,685 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear both rear tyres out of shape

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Aug 2016 102,016 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 82,782 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 82,782 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lense broken (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Oct 2014 69,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2014 69,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 58,941 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2013 58,938 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 58,458 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 58,456 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 53,062 miles

offside rear tyre wall has light damage

Pass 23 Sep 2010 46,409 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,402 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 31,297 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 LNR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 DY55 LNR, 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 LNR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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