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LB05 BHD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

164,730 mi
Last recorded164,730 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 BHD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 164,730 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 159,037 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 159,037 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 146,076 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 133,859 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 123,112 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 110,028 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 93,844 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 81,646 miles

fuel cooler not securely mounted

Pass 2 Apr 2013 67,237 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 67,237 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

fuel flap lock/release 'sticking' shut

Pass 4 Sep 2012 64,334 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 57,597 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 48,629 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 39,048 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 29,313 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 29,307 miles

Nearside Front 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) DANGEROUS

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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LB05 BHD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LB05 BHD, 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 LB05 BHD registered?

LB05 BHD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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