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LK55 LVT

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

207,661 mi
Last recorded207,661 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 LVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 207,661 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 195,962 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 176,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 176,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 160,485 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 160,485 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 140,833 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 140,833 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 123,927 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 117,818 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 111,238 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

engine light on

Fail 27 Feb 2018 111,238 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear coil springs corroded

engine light on

Pass 27 Feb 2017 107,063 miles

Covers under the car

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Feb 2017 107,063 miles

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

Covers under the car

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 104,000 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to N/S/R

engine covers fitted obscuring the view to some components

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 2 Mar 2016 103,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low bulb blew at the end of MOT test (warning light on dash came on) adjuster at maximum setting and still out of range (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management light on - vehicle failed 1st emissions check on High CO% content

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

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

child seat fitted to N/S/R

engine covers fitted obscuring the view to some components

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 6 Mar 2015 98,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Mar 2014 86,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Mar 2013 80,948 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 77,600 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 77,600 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 69,925 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 55,790 miles

handbrake just met service requirement

service brake just met requirement

Pass 23 Jan 2010 42,941 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 29,285 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 LVT is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 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 LVT, 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 20 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LK55 LVT registered?

LK55 LVT is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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