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LF05 UPN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

161,895 mi
Last recorded161,895 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 UPN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 161,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

damage to both sills

Fail 24 Jun 2024 161,895 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

damage to both sills

Pass 30 Jun 2023 150,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 139,245 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 133,354 miles

centre stop lamp has parts of lamp not illuminating

Pass 21 Jul 2020 124,990 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low 205.50.17.WXL (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 120,867 miles

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

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both rear and both front indictors (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 116,265 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 110,650 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 104,813 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 99,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 99,713 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 93,149 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 93,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 91,560 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear discs slightly binding - Discs corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2014 91,560 miles

Rear discs slightly binding - Discs corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 83,185 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

rear brake application high

Pass 4 Apr 2012 72,034 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 63,207 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 57,230 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

drivers seat belt needs help to return

Pass 2 Apr 2009 47,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2008 37,094 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 37,094 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UPN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UPN, 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 UPN registered?

LF05 UPN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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