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LG05 VTY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

242,562 mi
Last recorded242,562 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 VTY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 242,562 miles

1/engin managent light on

2/front wiper blade rubbers split onend

3/oil leaks engin

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 242,477 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

1/engin managent light on

2/front wiper blade rubbers split onend

3/oil leaks engin

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 230,381 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 194,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in nearside steering rack

Pass 23 May 2011 151,718 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 151,718 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 109,300 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2009 61,444 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 52,779 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 VTY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VTY, 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 VTY registered?

LG05 VTY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is LG05 VTY safe to buy?

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