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LJ55 HFR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

183,839 mi
Last recorded183,839 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 HFR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 183,839 miles

Brake pressure build up slow pipe poor condition. (1.1.3 (b))

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

O/S/R handbrake poor performance.

Offside Front outer sill damaged.

Turbo noisy.

Fail 28 Apr 2022 182,856 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.7 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both front and wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 161,648 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 161,648 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 155,852 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 149,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 149,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 141,299 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 141,245 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 130,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 119,170 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 119,170 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 108,211 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 95,308 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 95,308 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2012 83,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Brake shield getting rusty

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 83,865 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

O/S/F Brake shield getting rusty

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 72,524 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 62,155 miles

Hand brake stiff in opperation.

Lower splash cover insercure.

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 46,816 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 31,095 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 31,094 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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LJ55 HFR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LJ55 HFR, 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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LJ55 HFR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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