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LT05 HFD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,821 mi
Last recorded165,821 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 HFD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 165,821 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2019 165,818 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 148,010 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 148,010 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 130,998 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 124,173 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear childs seats

Fail 21 May 2016 124,173 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear childs seats

Pass 15 May 2015 118,952 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 111,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on

Fail 23 May 2014 111,684 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on

Pass 2 Jul 2013 103,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

passengers air bag switched off

Fail 1 Jul 2013 103,992 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

passengers air bag switched off

Pass 8 May 2012 97,656 miles

engine management light on

Fail 4 May 2012 97,548 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 20 May 2011 93,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Pass 20 May 2011 93,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Pass 18 May 2010 83,136 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 83,134 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

engine covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2009 72,912 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 56,673 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 HFD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HFD, 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 HFD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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