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LK55 CBU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,986 mi
Last recorded162,986 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 162,986 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

centre stop lamp disconnected

eml on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre bold on inner edge

nearside rear brake dust plate badly corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2016 162,980 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

eml on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre bold on inner edge

nearside rear brake dust plate badly corroded

unable to test offside rear wheel bearing properly due to brake bind

Pass 29 Oct 2015 155,904 miles

nsf tyre 3mm

Pass 19 Jan 2015 147,147 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 147,147 miles

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

eml on

oil level not touching dipstick, 1.5 litres added to conduct emmissions test

osf tyre 2mm and 13yrs old

osr tyre 2mm and 5yrs old

Pass 19 Nov 2013 138,786 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 19 Nov 2013 138,786 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 12 Dec 2012 122,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

both front brake dust plates corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2012 122,537 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

both front brake dust plates corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2011 108,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 94,258 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 75,129 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 75,129 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 60,787 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 60,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 CBU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LK55 CBU, 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 CBU registered?

LK55 CBU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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