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LB05 BHL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,690 mi
Last recorded130,690 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 BHL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 130,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 124,564 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 119,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 111,166 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 106,707 miles

Nearside Door mirror damaged

Nearside Front CV joint gaiter starting to perish but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front CV joint gaiter starting to perish but still preventing the ingress or dirt

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 106,707 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Damage to tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Door mirror damaged

Nearside Front CV joint gaiter starting to perish but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front CV joint gaiter starting to perish but still preventing the ingress or dirt

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 99,382 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 99,382 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 86,980 miles

centre exhaust mount broken not insecure

Fail 5 Jul 2016 86,980 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mount broken not insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2015 78,711 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 78,711 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 69,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre is worn on its inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2013 57,007 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 56,936 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 54,327 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jun 2011 46,130 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

nearside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 24 Jun 2010 38,381 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 32,457 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 32,457 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 25 Jun 2008 26,564 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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LB05 BHL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BHL, 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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LB05 BHL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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