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L14 ADB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

111,902 mi
Last recorded111,902 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 ADB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 111,902 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2026 43,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 107,263 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 38,568 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 102,180 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 31,598 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 99,057 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 99,044 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 24,712 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 94,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 17,664 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 94,133 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Fail 12 Sep 2020 94,133 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Pass 28 Mar 2019 92,299 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 92,297 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high cannot adjust light due to induction pipe in the way (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 88,362 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 88,362 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 83,097 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 69,227 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 59,891 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 59,891 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bolt missing from exhaust but still suported

Pass 1 Nov 2013 53,935 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 53,935 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 48,268 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 45,884 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 43,458 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 36,431 miles

wear to offside front tyre on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2009 63,746 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 34,320 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,071 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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L14 ADB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 L14 ADB, 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 L14 ADB registered?

L14 ADB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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