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LF05 URE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,087 mi
Last recorded122,087 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 122,087 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 116,800 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 111,922 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 103,464 miles

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

both front indicators slightly loose

Fail 19 Jul 2019 103,447 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

both front indicators slightly loose

Pass 9 Jul 2018 96,408 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 89,631 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 83,135 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 20 Jul 2016 82,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 31 Jul 2015 76,945 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 66,121 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 58,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 58,212 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 50,798 miles

offside rear door wont open

Pass 3 Nov 2010 44,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 39,782 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2008 33,987 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 URE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc 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 LF05 URE, 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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LF05 URE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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