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LB05 VLM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,013 mi
Last recorded110,013 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 VLM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 110,013 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 93,624 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 88,043 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 75,847 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 75,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 60,707 miles

ADVISE, NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED CLOSE TO EXCESS.

ADVISE, front brake discs, inner surfaces corroding at edges.

ADVISE, slight exhaust blow from centre join.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 49,397 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 40,391 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)

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2011 31,858 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 22,683 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 12,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 7,605 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 VLM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VLM, 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 VLM registered?

LB05 VLM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is LB05 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 VLM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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