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LF54 UDV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,475 mi
Last recorded158,475 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 UDV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 158,475 miles

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

Nearside Inner AND OUTER SILLS HAVE JACK DAMAGE

Offside Inner AND OUTER SILLS HAVE JACK DAMAGE

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

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Fail 2 Feb 2018 158,475 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner AND OUTER SILLS HAVE JACK DAMAGE

Offside Inner AND OUTER SILLS HAVE JACK DAMAGE

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

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 144,910 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 133,272 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 133,272 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 122,493 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 113,709 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 100,387 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 100,387 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 88,068 miles

All 4 wheels pertruade slightly from vehicle

Front dipped beam bulbs are slightly dim

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nsf seatbelt retracts slowly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Os washer jet pairly hits screen

Osf seat belt does not retracts slowly

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 88,068 miles

All 4 wheels pertruade slightly from vehicle

Front dipped beam bulbs are slightly dim

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

Nsf seatbelt retracts slowly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Os washer jet pairly hits screen

Osf seat belt does not retracts slowly

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 76,321 miles

All 4 wheels/tyres protrude slightly past wheel arches.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 76,321 miles

All 4 wheels/tyres protrude slightly past wheel arches.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 64,724 miles

Nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 30 Jan 2009 50,348 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 36,774 miles

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

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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LF54 UDV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LF54 UDV, 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 LF54 UDV registered?

LF54 UDV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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