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LC55 OPD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

179,538 mi
Last recorded179,538 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 OPD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 179,538 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 170,120 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside dip beam light output slightly reduced

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 20 Dec 2021 170,120 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside dip beam light output slightly reduced

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Dec 2020 163,325 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside dip beam light output intensity slightly reduced

Pass 19 Dec 2019 154,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 154,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 144,362 miles

Front flexible brake hoses perished

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 132,315 miles

Engine management light on

Front flexible brake hoses perished

Front lower arm rear bushes perished

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2016 121,005 miles

Nearside Front track rod end boot perished

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn low edges on limit and perished

Offside Front Outer c/v boot split at small clip no ingress of dirt

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing edges

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

front flexible brake hose's perished

long travel foot brake

rear brake discs worn

rear number plate marked

Pass 2 Dec 2015 110,226 miles

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot damp with grease

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing edges and perished

Offside Front Outer c/v boot damaged no ingress of dirt

Offside Front tyre worn, worn low outer edge on limit

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge and perished

engine management light on

Fail 28 Nov 2015 110,111 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot damp with grease

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing edges and perished

Offside Front Outer c/v boot damaged no ingress of dirt

Offside Front tyre worn, worn low outer edge on limit

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge and perished

engine management light on

Pass 22 Nov 2014 99,033 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 30 Nov 2013 87,604 miles

engine management light on

Pass 28 Nov 2012 77,802 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2011 69,787 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 60,483 miles

engine mangament light on

front pads appear low

Pass 1 Dec 2009 49,019 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 48,873 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 40,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LC55 OPD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LC55 OPD, 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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LC55 OPD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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