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LR55 HSU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

103,002 mi
Last recorded103,002 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 HSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 103,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside side repeater damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2022 102,100 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front side repeater broken but working as normal

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 102,100 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front side repeater broken but working as normal

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 100,348 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 96,842 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 96,842 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 91,613 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner close to the limit 205/55/16

Offside Front tyre wearing inner close to the limit 205/55/16

Offside Rear brake slight bind also brake pad 50% worn

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge 205/55/16

Oil leak, but not excessive half under tray fitted effecting the actual defected location ..oil leak is major but not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 91,613 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner close to the limit 205/55/16

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner close to the limit 205/55/16

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear brake slight bind also brake pad 50% worn

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge 205/55/16

Oil leak, but not excessive half under tray fitted effecting the actual defected location ..oil leak is major but not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 84,910 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2018 76,124 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 67,310 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 67,262 miles

Nearside 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 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 58,543 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 58,461 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 56,119 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 56,114 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2014 49,841 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 44,890 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 38,247 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 32,933 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 27,452 miles

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

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

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 17 Aug 2009 21,943 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 16,957 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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LR55 HSU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LR55 HSU, 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 LR55 HSU registered?

LR55 HSU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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