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LG05 LXR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,180 mi
Last recorded147,180 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 LXR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 147,180 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 138,793 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 138,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2021 124,352 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 118,622 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 116,748 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 113,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer and inner (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 113,557 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer and inner (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 109,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2016 105,241 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 99,433 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 89,301 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 81,026 miles

offside headlamp aim slightly low

Pass 1 May 2012 68,892 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 68,876 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 58,285 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 58,259 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 May 2010 46,772 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 46,772 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 36,605 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 26,983 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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LG05 LXR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LG05 LXR, 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 LG05 LXR registered?

LG05 LXR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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