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LK55 BYF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,108 mi
Last recorded116,108 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 BYF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 116,108 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 108,441 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 104,367 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 104,366 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 97,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 97,557 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 88,936 miles

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Pass 21 Jul 2015 81,266 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 81,266 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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Pass 19 Aug 2014 76,274 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 71,157 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 66,135 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 58,939 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 49,866 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 39,675 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 31,417 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge.

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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LK55 BYF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 LK55 BYF, 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 LK55 BYF registered?

LK55 BYF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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