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FV55 LKU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,300 mi
Last recorded124,300 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 LKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 124,300 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 122,623 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 118,202 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 118,202 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 104,404 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 91,498 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 75,589 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 75,588 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2014 74,018 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 71,686 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 69,013 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 69,013 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 64,652 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 64,650 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 58,981 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 58,981 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

BONNET CATCH STIFF

Fail 10 Dec 2009 44,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

HAND BRAKE CABLE NOT RELEASING ALL WAY BACK NSR, DOSNT AFFECT BRAKE PERFORMANCE STILL HAS PLENTY FREE MOVEMENT IN OPPERATION.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 44,952 miles

HAND BRAKE CABLE NOT RELEASING ALL WAY BACK NSR, DOSNT AFFECT BRAKE PERFORMANCE STILL HAS PLENTY FREE MOVEMENT IN OPPERATION.

Pass 18 Dec 2008 30,755 miles

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)

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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FV55 LKU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FV55 LKU, 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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FV55 LKU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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