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LG55 BDU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,237 mi
Last recorded136,237 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 BDU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 136,237 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 114,996 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 109,514 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 104,996 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 103,778 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 62,634 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 59,163 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 58,033 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 29,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 29,491 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 26,296 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 26,296 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 125,146 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Very slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Sep 2009 102,038 miles

NEARSIDE MIRROR MISSING

Pass 19 Sep 2008 78,462 miles

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

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 BDU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BDU, 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 BDU registered?

LG55 BDU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is LG55 BDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG55 BDU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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