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LR05 UAT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

197,026 mi
Last recorded197,026 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 UAT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 197,026 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 194,494 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tps on

Pass 5 Dec 2018 189,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 20 Dec 2017 180,000 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 157,883 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 130,320 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 106,678 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 82,194 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 61,854 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 59,703 miles

near side front & off side front lower arm bushes have movement

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 59,703 miles

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

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

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

near side front & off side front lower arm bushes have movement

Pass 29 Mar 2011 51,336 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f lower arm bushes have movement

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2010 43,013 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 35,972 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,432 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 32,432 miles

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

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

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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LR05 UAT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LR05 UAT, 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 LR05 UAT registered?

LR05 UAT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is LR05 UAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 UAT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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