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LB05 VKW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,974 mi
Last recorded156,974 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 VKW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 156,974 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Jan 2021 156,971 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jul 2019 145,933 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jul 2018 139,407 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 127,782 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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 116,125 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 116,125 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 107,193 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 93,982 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 79,033 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 68,468 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 58,222 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 45,866 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 35,526 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 VKW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LB05 VKW, 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 VKW registered?

LB05 VKW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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The MOT history for LB05 VKW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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