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LK05 BUH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,428 mi
Last recorded138,428 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 BUH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 138,428 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edge

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 138,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Both front tyres bald on inner edge

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tail light bulb inop

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 132,047 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 132,047 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Both rear discs carroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has nail in tread

Pass 30 Oct 2014 123,528 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bot rear discs carroded

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

n/s/r tyre markes on side wall been run flat

Fail 30 Oct 2014 123,527 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bot rear discs carroded

both front discs carroded

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

n/s/r tyre markes on side wall been run flat

Pass 8 Nov 2013 115,666 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 115,666 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 36,436 miles

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

air bag light on

rear pads low

Pass 14 Oct 2011

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 18 Oct 2010 92,931 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 92,931 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 85,753 miles

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

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

nsf tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 15 Jul 2008 76,916 miles

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

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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LK05 BUH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LK05 BUH, 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 LK05 BUH registered?

LK05 BUH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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