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LG05 LYH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,785 mi
Last recorded134,785 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 134,785 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))

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 27 Nov 2020 134,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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))

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2019 117,375 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Pass 28 Mar 2018 111,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 108,217 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 108,217 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 102,790 miles

Front tyres worn on edges [perished]

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 98,194 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 98,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive 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 14 Apr 2014 93,125 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 87,121 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 87,098 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 80,702 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 72,528 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 59,638 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2009 48,901 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 38,084 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 LYH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 LG05 LYH, 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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LG05 LYH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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