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FL05 LCG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,678 mi
Last recorded177,678 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 LCG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 177,678 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover fitted

rear axle brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 170,308 miles

engine cover fitted

slight play in offside steering rod inner joint

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 163,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2014 157,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 157,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 150,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 137,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

offside park brake cable deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2011 119,571 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs corroded

front reg. plate deteriorated

part of nearside washer jet missing

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2011 119,571 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

front reg. plate deteriorated

part of nearside washer jet missing

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2010 103,211 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 87,381 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2009 87,381 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2008 63,742 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 63,742 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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FL05 LCG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL05 LCG, 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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FL05 LCG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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