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LR55 HTF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 HTF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024
Pass 21 Apr 2023 177,919 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 171,010 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both , edge slight worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear subframe ,suspension arms slight corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2022 171,010 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both , edge slight worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear subframe ,suspension arms slight corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2021 158,860 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 151,306 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 150,994 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 140,118 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 135,820 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 135,820 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 128,974 miles

Both headlight output deteriorating

Fail 12 Jul 2017 128,974 miles

Both headlight output deteriorating

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 105,963 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 98,619 miles

engine and under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2015 98,619 miles

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

E.M.L on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine and under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 88,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre out of shape inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2013 78,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2013 78,784 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s headlamp output dim

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2012 68,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 59,006 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 50,290 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,933 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,832 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 28,832 miles

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

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 HTF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 HTF, 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 HTF registered?

LR55 HTF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is LR55 HTF safe to buy?

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