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LV05 AVM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

194,553 mi
Last recorded194,553 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 AVM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 194,553 miles

both front headlight dip beam images dim

brake pipes at rear showing surface corrosion

n/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever not fully returning

o/s wing mirror direction indicator damaged and deteriorating reducing bulb brightness

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly

vehicle tested in very wet conditions

Fail 21 Sep 2017 194,460 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front headlight dip beam images dim

brake pipes at rear showing surface corrosion

o/s wing mirror direction indicator damaged and deteriorating reducing bulb brightness

vehicle tested in very wet conditions

Pass 21 Sep 2016 188,719 miles

n/s/r tyre approaching legal limit 2mm remaining

o/s/r brake disc wearing uneven rusty pitting

Fail 19 Sep 2016 188,676 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r tyre approaching legal limit 2mm remaining

o/s/r brake disc wearing uneven rusty pitting

Pass 24 Sep 2015 181,947 miles

n/s/r secondary sidelight inop

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

o/s/r brake disc wearing slightly uneven on outer face

Fail 22 Sep 2015 181,932 miles

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

n/s/r secondary sidelight inop

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

o/s/r brake disc wearing slightly uneven on outer face

Pass 26 Sep 2014 175,200 miles

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

n/s/r secondary sidelight inop

Fail 26 Sep 2014 175,198 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

n/s/r secondary sidelight inop

Pass 26 Sep 2013 168,805 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 168,805 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/r outer brake pad wearing thin

Pass 21 Sep 2012 161,989 miles

n/s/f tyre almost on legal limit

o/s/f tyre approching wear markers

Pass 21 Sep 2011 154,655 miles

n/s handbrake lever on caliper not fully retuning

n/s/r suspension lower arm inner bush spliting slightly

n/s/r tyre wearing very slightly on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on legal limit today

Pass 28 Sep 2010 141,002 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 140,960 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 114,239 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 114,217 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2008 72,079 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing uneven and o/side low

both rear tyres wearing uneven inner edges

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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LV05 AVM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LV05 AVM, 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 LV05 AVM registered?

LV05 AVM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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