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LK05 BWV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

154,481 mi
Last recorded154,481 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 BWV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 154,481 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 154,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2024 149,523 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 149,523 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 144,980 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 144,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link dust cover insecure/detached (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link cover split/detached (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working BOTH (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 139,928 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 139,926 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Excessive pedal travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 132,447 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 123,617 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2019 101,572 miles

Nearside Front drop link dust cover slight damage

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

Fail 3 May 2019 110,554 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position dosent open (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front drop link dust cover slight damage

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 104,854 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

boot will not open from outside

Fail 25 Jun 2018 104,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

boot will not open from outside

Pass 29 Jun 2017 94,073 miles

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Front dipped beam light output slightly reduced

Nearside Front tyre close to limit 2mm

Nearside Rear brake caliper handbrake lever not to stop when released

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear luggage area access via rear seats - able to open hatch-back from inside - STRONG ADVICE

Fail 29 Jun 2017 94,073 miles

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Front dipped beam light output slightly reduced

Nearside Front tyre close to limit 2mm

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper handbrake lever not to stop when released

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear luggage area access via rear seats - able to open hatch-back from inside - STRONG ADVICE

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 80,393 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside sill damaged

under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 3 Jun 2016 80,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside sill damaged

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 10 Jun 2015 63,865 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2015 63,865 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 51,100 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 46,265 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

roughness felt on handbrake operation

Pass 29 May 2012 41,979 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 36,945 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 31,371 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 25,779 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 20,352 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 20,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 BWV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 BWV, 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 BWV registered?

LK05 BWV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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