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LC54 YXA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

39,361 mi
Last recorded39,361 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 YXA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 39,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 37,801 miles

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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 35,840 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 34,170 miles

Offside side repeater damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 34,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside side repeater damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 32,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside side repeater housing damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 30,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 29,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 28,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front side repeater damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 26,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 25,014 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 23,561 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 22,080 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 20,045 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Dec 2013 20,045 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Dec 2012 18,202 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 15,908 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 13,705 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 11,111 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2008 7,332 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 6,081 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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LC54 YXA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LC54 YXA, 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 LC54 YXA registered?

LC54 YXA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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