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LT05 OYR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,612 mi
Last recorded67,612 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 OYR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 67,612 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 66,306 miles

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

both rear tyres slighty worn and cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2024 64,553 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 64,553 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 62,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing LOTS OF CRACKS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HAS LOTS OF CRACKS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 62,388 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2022 61,004 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 58,641 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 57,395 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 55,515 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 50,430 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2017 44,839 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 44,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 41,091 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges and offside rear is perished and slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Feb 2016 34,353 miles

engine oil level just above maximum

off side rear tyre tread starting to perish

Fail 20 Feb 2016 34,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

engine oil level just above maximum

off side rear tyre tread starting to perish

Pass 4 Mar 2015 27,592 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

offside headlamp aim on low limit

Fail 3 Mar 2015 27,592 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

offside headlamp aim on low limit

Pass 4 Mar 2014 20,027 miles

front tyres worn on edges and perished

nearside repeater light output poor

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Feb 2013 11,769 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 8,095 miles

?oil leak

Plastic covers fitted to engine and underneath vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2011 7,072 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 6,067 miles

Plastic covers fitted to engine and underneath vehicle

Pass 5 Mar 2009 5,149 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 3,747 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 OYR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OYR, 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 OYR registered?

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

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