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LK54 CKN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,690 mi
Last recorded145,690 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 CKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 145,690 miles

Engine Management Light (EML) on disply indicating a fault - further investigation required

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front passenger belt slow to retract

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing/side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front headlamp aim on lower limit with no more adjustment available - adjusters not fully secure to lens

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (0.4mm usable tread) ADVISE REPLACE TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

both windscreen wipers split on ends but clear screen sufficiently at time of test

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust catalyst & centre muffler heat-shields are loose/part insecure & rattling

internal headlamp adjuster moved to re-check aim

oil leak

service brake pedal slightly spongy on application at time of test

slight play steering rack inner joint(s)

starter motor groans/runs on, on start up

Fail 23 May 2016 145,690 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn smooth so dangerous lack of pattern for certain road/weather conditions (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn smooth so dangerous lack of pattern for certain road/weather conditions (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp lens loose/insecure internally (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine Management Light (EML) on disply indicating a fault - further investigation required

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front passenger belt slow to retract

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing/side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (0.4mm usable tread) ADVISE REPLACE TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

both windscreen wipers split on ends but clear screen sufficiently at time of test

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust catalyst & centre muffler heat-shields are loose/part insecure & rattling

internal headlamp adjuster moved to re-check aim

oil leak

service brake pedal slightly spongy on application at time of test

slight play steering rack inner joint(s)

starter motor groans/runs on, on start up

Pass 14 Apr 2015 133,446 miles

osr tyre worn

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 2 Apr 2014 127,483 miles

Both rear bump stops are split.

Catalyst heat shield is insecure.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 127,483 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear bump stops are split.

Catalyst heat shield is insecure.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 108,473 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Mar 2012 105,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 100,646 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 100,616 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside inner drive shaft gaiter perished and split

Pass 23 Mar 2010 9,672 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 92,107 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 85,005 miles

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

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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LK54 CKN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LK54 CKN, 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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LK54 CKN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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