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LG55 BBF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,846 mi
Last recorded186,846 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 BBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 186,846 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 166,510 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 166,510 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 134,736 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 128,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nsf disc cover deteriorated

osf disc cover deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2013 123,407 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 123,407 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 118,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 118,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 114,516 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 110,369 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 103,315 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 93,295 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 93,295 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 78,044 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 64,843 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 64,843 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 48,579 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 33,337 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 16,891 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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LG55 BBF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG55 BBF, 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 LG55 BBF registered?

LG55 BBF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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