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HV05 LZR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

364,979 mi
Last recorded364,979 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 LZR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 364,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 359,679 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 18 Oct 2018 359,678 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Oct 2017 349,478 miles

Exhaust emits slight blue smoke during acceleration.

Offside Rear Upper position lamp not working

Offside stop lamp dull

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 349,477 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust emits slight blue smoke during acceleration.

Offside Rear Upper position lamp not working

Offside stop lamp dull

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 342,055 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 323,343 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 296,830 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 269,620 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 233,543 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 11 Apr 2011 195,240 miles

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

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

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

Taxi meter affixed to windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2010 156,658 miles

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

osr brake slightly binding on

Pass 16 Apr 2009 127,615 miles

offside front suspension strut damp

Pass 3 Apr 2008 90,552 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 58,284 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 26,372 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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HV05 LZR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HV05 LZR, 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 HV05 LZR registered?

HV05 LZR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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