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LT05 HCY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,884 mi
Last recorded142,884 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 HCY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 142,884 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 142,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 139,462 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

fuel cooler insecure

Fail 15 Sep 2018 139,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

fuel cooler insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2017 134,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc showing signs of over heating

Fail 3 Sep 2017 134,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure Pad breaking away (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc showing signs of over heating

Pass 3 Aug 2016 128,105 miles

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

Nearside Front c/ v gaitor slight weep

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

Rear shock absorbers dust sleeves loose

Pass 7 Jul 2015 123,038 miles

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

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)

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

front & rear discs showing corrosion

rear shock absorber sleeves loose

Pass 8 May 2014 119,972 miles

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

front discs worn & corroded /rear discs corroded

rear shock absorbers sleeves loose

Fail 1 May 2014 119,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

front discs worn & corroded /rear discs corroded

rear shock absorbers sleeves loose

Pass 7 Jun 2013 117,480 miles

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

front & rear discs lipped

slight weep n/s/f cv gaitor

Fail 3 Jun 2013 117,463 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front & rear discs lipped

slight weep n/s/f cv gaitor

Pass 6 Jun 2012 114,498 miles

corrosion front discs

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover adrift

Pass 6 May 2011 101,511 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)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 91,210 miles

205/55/16 tyres fitted

BOTH FRONT TYRES worn on inner edges (may require tracking check )

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

N/S/F washer jet weak

Pass 25 Apr 2009 84,389 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 84,389 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 78,601 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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LT05 HCY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LT05 HCY, 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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LT05 HCY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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