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LK55 BYY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

133,692 mi
Last recorded133,692 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 BYY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 133,692 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 125,925 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 120,913 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 120,913 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 114,915 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 113,034 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 109,705 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 105,898 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 102,945 miles

Both front and rear number plates have an attempt to alter legibility

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive At diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 102,938 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front and rear number plates have an attempt to alter legibility

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive At diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 98,953 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 95,714 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 95,714 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 89,261 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Aug 2014 76,596 miles

Gearbox leak (rear diff) Nearside

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 65,649 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 65,649 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 63,881 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 62,811 miles

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

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

Oil rear diff slight

Fail 2 Nov 2012 62,811 miles

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

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

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

Oil rear diff slight

Pass 27 Oct 2011 55,310 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 55,309 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 46,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

required 1 litre of engine oil prior to test start

slight weep of grease nearside front outer cv boot at clip

Pass 7 Nov 2009 35,662 miles

O/s/r tyre needs attention asap

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 26,389 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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LK55 BYY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BYY, 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 BYY registered?

LK55 BYY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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