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FV05 LDO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Lpg 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

89,235 mi
Last recorded89,235 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 LDO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 89,235 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 83,825 miles

oil leak engine bay area

rear subframe corrosion

rear sus arms bushes perishing

Fail 3 Feb 2025 83,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and o/s/f (4.1.2 (c))

oil leak engine bay area

rear subframe corrosion

rear sus arms bushes perishing

Pass 30 Jan 2024 78,350 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 78,194 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 72,015 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 71,740 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 67,750 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 62,395 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 60,750 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 60,734 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 54,007 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 52,415 miles

E.M.L light illuminated

Pass 10 Mar 2017 45,701 miles

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

e.m.l light on

Pass 2 Mar 2016 39,728 miles

engine management light on

Pass 18 Mar 2015 35,957 miles

E.M LIGHT IS ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2014 31,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

EM light on dash

Pass 6 Mar 2014 31,123 miles

EM light on dash

Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,054 miles

ENGINE OIL OVER- FULL

NEARSIDE HEAD LAMP BULB OUTPUT -BORDER LINE

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 25,557 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,582 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 20,533 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 15,818 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 13,023 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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FV05 LDO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,390cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FV05 LDO, 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 FV05 LDO registered?

FV05 LDO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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