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LF05 UPX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,648 mi
Last recorded153,648 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 UPX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 153,648 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 153,515 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 139,663 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 139,565 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 123,436 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 103,918 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 103,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 85,901 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 69,339 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 50,976 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jun 2007 38,378 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 28,487 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 14,931 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 UPX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UPX, 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 UPX registered?

LF05 UPX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is LF05 UPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF05 UPX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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