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LS05 WEV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,050 mi
Last recorded105,050 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 WEV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 105,050 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 May 2020 105,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 96,487 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear subframe is corroded

Fail 7 May 2019 96,487 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective pipe to servo (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear subframe is corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 95,643 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush perished

rear subframe is corroded

Fail 23 May 2018 95,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush perished

rear subframe is corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 93,855 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 91,643 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

Pass 12 May 2015 88,317 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 30 Apr 2014 84,473 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 84,473 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 74,876 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 61,703 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 58,331 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 56,873 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 50,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 50,606 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 37,877 miles

front fog not working

Fail 8 Jun 2009 37,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front fog not working

Pass 18 Jun 2008 27,405 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 27,405 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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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LS05 WEV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 LS05 WEV, 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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LS05 WEV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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