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LL55 BYR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

194,523 mi
Last recorded194,523 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL55 BYR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 194,523 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 178,318 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 167,279 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 158,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 148,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 148,501 miles

Fuel pipe insecure Pipes/fuel cooler (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 141,456 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 133,601 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 129,136 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear hoses slightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tires (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 124,163 miles

Both front brake hoses cracking.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 121,035 miles

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 12 Sep 2017 121,035 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 109,820 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 97,318 miles

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

front wishbone inner bushes slight play

Pass 15 Sep 2014 83,052 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 69,778 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 56,225 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 44,996 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 44,985 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,864 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,047 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 23,130 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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LL55 BYR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LL55 BYR, 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 LL55 BYR registered?

LL55 BYR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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