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FV05 LZL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,325 mi
Last recorded123,325 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 LZL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 123,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & inner tread feathered (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & inner tread feathered (4.1.E.1)

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 111,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 95,212 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 83,485 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 82,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front tyre scrubbing inner edge and cracking between tread.

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 73,936 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 66,987 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner and outer edge suspect wheel alignment.

Fail 11 Apr 2011 66,987 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsf tyre worn on inner and outer edge suspect wheel alignment.

Fail 1 Apr 2010 58,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 58,698 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 50,880 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 35,430 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 LZL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FV05 LZL, 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 LZL registered?

FV05 LZL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is FV05 LZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 LZL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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