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LT05 OYM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

171,745 mi
Last recorded171,745 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 OYM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 171,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 158,799 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 158,797 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 147,776 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 138,418 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 122,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some items

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 19 Jan 2015 107,993 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 94,798 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 78,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 62,752 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 50,463 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 39,736 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 26,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 22,144 miles

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

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 OYM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 LT05 OYM, 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 LT05 OYM registered?

LT05 OYM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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