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LF05 NLU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,925 mi
Last recorded39,925 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 NLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2019 39,925 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 37,670 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 36,880 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 33,805 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2011 20,836 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 16,996 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 13,519 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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LF05 NLU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LF05 NLU, 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 LF05 NLU registered?

LF05 NLU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is LF05 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF05 NLU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF05 NLU have outstanding finance?

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