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LK05 BWG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,722 mi
Last recorded165,722 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 BWG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 165,722 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front accidental damage

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 165,722 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front accidental damage

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 138,334 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 138,334 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 111,365 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 111,365 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 92,235 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 92,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 72,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 72,463 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 60,029 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 49,554 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 42,703 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 31,056 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2016 30,550 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 28,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

all four indicators slightly discoloured

both front tyres wearing on both edges of tread

nearside wiper blade damaged but still clearing screen.

Fail 11 May 2015 28,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four indicators slightly discoloured

both front tyres wearing on both edges of tread

nearside wiper blade damaged but still clearing screen.

Pass 7 May 2014 26,720 miles

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

front tyres wearing slightly on edges/cuts in tread

noise from nearside rear wheel when rotated

Pass 15 May 2013 24,522 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

offside rear tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 21 May 2012 22,171 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 May 2011 20,485 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 17,857 miles

screw in near side front tyre tread

Pass 18 May 2009 14,672 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 11,468 miles

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 BWG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LK05 BWG, 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 BWG registered?

LK05 BWG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2005.

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