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FV05 LZO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

149,870 mi
Last recorded149,870 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 LZO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 149,870 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 149,870 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 148,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 144,259 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear brake disc's corroded

brake pad warning light on

Fail 26 Apr 2022 144,225 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear brake disc's corroded

brake pad warning light on

Pass 4 May 2021 139,228 miles

brake pad warning light on

screen damaged at n/s bottom

Fail 24 Apr 2021 139,199 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on

screen damaged at n/s bottom

Pass 27 Apr 2020 134,247 miles

Nearside Front c/v boot starting to split

Fail 23 Apr 2020 134,172 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 1.58 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front c/v boot starting to split

Pass 19 Apr 2019 126,144 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 126,081 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 118,667 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Pass 24 Apr 2017 109,869 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2017 109,869 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 101,926 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 101,926 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak strut (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 94,459 miles

MIL light is on

Pass 18 Jul 2014 85,674 miles

MIL light is on

Pass 10 Jul 2013 77,464 miles

MIL light is on.

Fail 10 Jul 2013 77,451 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

MIL light is on.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 69,452 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 57,750 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 47,943 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 36,930 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 23,014 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 LZO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FV05 LZO, 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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FV05 LZO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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