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LF05 UTU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,507 mi
Last recorded104,507 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 UTU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 104,507 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 103,650 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 103,647 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 100,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 100,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 92,944 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 88,010 miles

exhaust is rusty

Centre Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

f/n/s tyre is badly worn at outer edge

f/o/s brake is binding (slight)

spare tyre is flat

Pass 8 Oct 2015 83,342 miles

exhaust rusty

slight surface corrosion on f/o/s brake disc

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 78,690 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

child seats fitted r/o/s and r/n/s

exhaust rusty

front discs rusty

r/o/s tyre not flat in tread and perished

slight noise noted from f/n/s wheel bearing

Fail 9 Oct 2014 78,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust rusty

front discs rusty

r/o/s tyre not flat in tread and perished

slight noise noted from f/n/s wheel bearing

Pass 31 Oct 2013 73,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

coolant low and radiator is leaking

exhaust rusty

n/s inner c/v joint is worn

r/n/s tyre badly perished,low on tread and low on pressure

r/o/s brake binding (slight)

rear discs back plate are very rusty

rear discs rusty (area reduced)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 66,987 miles

f/o/s tyre badly worn on the inner edge

front lower suspension arm consul bushes splitting and perished

Pass 19 Oct 2011 61,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

exhaust rusty

f/o/s brake not giving a steady reading

f/o/s tyre worn at inner edge

front calipier back plates very rusty (failing apart !)

front discs poor esp o/s inner face (arear reduced)

n/s inner c/v boot leaking grease

rear discs badly worn and pads appear 60% worn

wipers poor

Pass 23 Jul 2010 54,511 miles

air con pipe fixing adrift

both front brake back plates rusted away at bottom

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre was flat and thorn in tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2010 54,511 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

air con pipe fixing adrift

both front brake back plates rusted away at bottom

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre was flat and thorn in tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2009 45,884 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 32,871 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UTU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF05 UTU registered?

LF05 UTU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is LF05 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF05 UTU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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