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LD55 VKT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,987 mi
Last recorded89,987 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 VKT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 89,987 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 83,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 80,875 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 75,469 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 70,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge - on the very limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 68,169 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 65,047 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 55,175 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 53,647 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 53,647 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 51,675 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 23,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake disc scored inner

Pass 15 Sep 2011 47,440 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 45,386 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 40,557 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 40,557 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 32,690 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 VKT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LD55 VKT, 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 LD55 VKT registered?

LD55 VKT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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