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LC55 OPK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,319 mi
Last recorded194,319 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 OPK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 194,319 miles

Bonnet pull extremely difficult to operate

MIL LIGHT WAS ON. EXEMPT ON AGE> MIL fitted to diesel vehicles including hybrids with 4 or more wheels and first used on or after 1 July 2008.

New washer jets recommended

Rear Rear wiper blade defective

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres old/worn with cuts inside edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unknown unattached pipe found under bonnet?

Fail 8 Dec 2022 194,319 miles

Bonnet pull extremely difficult to operate

MIL LIGHT WAS ON. EXEMPT ON AGE> MIL fitted to diesel vehicles including hybrids with 4 or more wheels and first used on or after 1 July 2008.

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrectly seated bulb (4.1.2 (c))

New washer jets recommended

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filler neck found incorrectly seated. oil level ok. note: underside oily . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear wiper blade defective

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres old/worn with cuts inside edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault clear code: stayed out for duration of test. (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid unblocked to provide just sufficient fluid. (3.5 (a))

unknown unattached pipe found under bonnet?

Pass 9 Dec 2021 179,879 miles

1. bonnet pull handle defective

2. Clutch bites very low

3. Rear shock bump stops broken

4. NSF indicator bulb fading white

5. OSF tyre was very flat.

6. NSF headlight bulb light intensity poor (BULB?)

7. NSF CV boot slight damage

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge old worn tyre. rec renwal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 179,879 miles

4. NSF indicator bulb fading white

5. OSF tyre was very flat.

1. bonnet pull handle defective

2. Clutch bites very low

3. Rear shock bump stops broken

6. NSF headlight bulb light intensity poor (BULB?)

7. NSF CV boot slight damage

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap was missing (PRS) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges pad wear wire . now cut off (PRS) (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge old worn tyre. rec renwal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible wiped clean (PRS) (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen now sufficiently clear (PRS) (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure fitted spare (PRS) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 163,670 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))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 163,630 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 151,705 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 142,591 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 137,482 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 130,976 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 121,412 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 113,197 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 113,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 105,727 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 105,727 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 98,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 86,601 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 72,712 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 56,312 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 38,439 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 38,439 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 OPK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OPK, 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 OPK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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