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LH55 WEH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

84,485 mi
Last recorded84,485 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH55 WEH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 84,485 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2025 79,503 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 79,486 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced side mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working side mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 72,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 72,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 65,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 57,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 57,401 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 47,604 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 47,185 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 47,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2019 46,143 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 46,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 44,176 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 44,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 42,376 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 40,484 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 38,146 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2014 35,857 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2014 35,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 32,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 30,403 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2011 27,810 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 25,056 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 20,341 miles

o/s/ front tyre has cut in outer side wall.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 16,072 miles

o/s/ front tyre has sm all notch in outer side wall.

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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LH55 WEH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LH55 WEH, 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 LH55 WEH registered?

LH55 WEH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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The MOT history for LH55 WEH shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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