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LJ05 YJV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

292,742 mi
Last recorded292,742 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 YJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 292,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 292,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 272,375 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 249,978 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Mar 2017 232,099 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 232,099 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Link rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Hose burst during test (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on (5.4.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 214,456 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 214,433 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 191,321 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 174,784 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Leaking fluid (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened Slight wear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slightly binding (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear bump stops deteriorated (2.7.4)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres low on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 174,123 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Bad leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Leaking fluid (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened Slight wear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slightly binding (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear bump stops deteriorated (2.7.4)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres low on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 155,824 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 134,438 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 113,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jul 2014 78,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 66,644 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 60,959 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 55,545 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 49,772 miles

both rear indecators slightly discoloured

Fail 11 May 2011 49,684 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear indecators slightly discoloured

Pass 12 May 2010 43,202 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 36,286 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 25,956 miles

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

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

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

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

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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LJ05 YJV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LJ05 YJV, 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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LJ05 YJV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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