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LS05 WEW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

32,344 mi
Last recorded32,344 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 WEW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 32,344 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 32,164 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 31,898 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 31,638 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 31,278 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 30,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 30,575 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 29,992 miles

Rear rear axle corroded

screen wash leak

Pass 18 Jul 2018 29,582 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 29,183 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 28,803 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 28,803 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

both front wipers smear on sweep

Pass 15 Jul 2015 28,089 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 27,540 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 57,915 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 26,254 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 25,677 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 24,945 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 23,989 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 23,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 20,897 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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LS05 WEW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LS05 WEW, 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 LS05 WEW registered?

LS05 WEW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is LS05 WEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 WEW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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