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LM05 OYW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,615 mi
Last recorded93,615 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 OYW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 93,615 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s/f wishbone rear bush slightly perished

o/s wingmirror cover missing

o/s/f wishbone rear bush cracked

Fail 25 Apr 2023 93,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both wingmirror covers are missing

n/s/f wishbone rear bush slightly perished

o/s/f wishbone rear bush cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2022 91,622 miles

obligatory mirror damaged and cover is missing

Pass 28 Apr 2021 87,914 miles

Offside mirror cover missing

Fail 27 Apr 2021 87,914 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside mirror cover missing

Pass 29 Jul 2020 83,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 79,779 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 76,404 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 71,349 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 66,413 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 62,376 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 57,709 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 52,876 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 48,162 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 43,321 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 37,708 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 31,447 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 25,264 miles

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

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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LM05 OYW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LM05 OYW, 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 LM05 OYW registered?

LM05 OYW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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The MOT history for LM05 OYW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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