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LD55 VJP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

121,800 mi
Last recorded121,800 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 VJP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 121,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 121,715 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 109,805 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 109,707 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 107,139 miles

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

Coolant leak Radiator area ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 99,837 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split/leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drivers door check strap bolt missing

Fail 21 Jun 2022 99,832 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.7 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split/leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drivers door check strap bolt missing

Pass 16 Jun 2021 92,114 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 92,114 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 85,428 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 85,428 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 80,342 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 80,342 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 74,766 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 68,921 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 63,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 63,000 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2015 57,709 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 52,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 48,611 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 43,971 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 37,774 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 31,450 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 26,259 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 21,681 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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LD55 VJP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LD55 VJP, 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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LD55 VJP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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