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LK05 BWN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

224,251 mi
Last recorded224,251 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 BWN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 224,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 May 2021 224,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2020 220,460 miles

Engine oil level low

Pass 4 Mar 2019 215,550 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 210,088 miles

N/S/R BRAKE BACK PLATE BADLY CORRODED

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

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

Offside Front TYRE DAMAGED ON INNER WALL, NOT DOWN TO CORDS

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 202,250 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 194,081 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 193,948 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 189,969 miles

both rear back brake dust covers corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2015 189,933 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear back brake dust covers corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 181,004 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 174,471 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 148,906 miles

n/s & o/s front brake back plates poor condition

Pass 6 May 2011 118,758 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 113,826 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 91,297 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 68,148 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 BWN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BWN, 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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LK05 BWN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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