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LK55 BZE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,271 mi
Last recorded86,271 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 BZE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 86,271 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 86,270 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 82,845 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 82,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint check also track rod end and wheel bearing as play is could be in more than one component (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 81,693 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 74,819 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 63,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2012 55,945 miles

Front and rear brake discs have signs of wear.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 52,395 miles

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

various oil leaks

Pass 24 Nov 2009 47,569 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 40,321 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 BZE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BZE, 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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LK55 BZE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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