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LV05 AYD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,955 mi
Last recorded180,955 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 AYD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 180,955 miles

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

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

surface rust build up on suspension componets

Pass 11 Jan 2023 175,739 miles

oil leak

Offside Rear wheel binding. Recommend getting this diagnosed asap

Pass 14 Jan 2022 164,986 miles

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

slight blowing from exhaust center joint

Fail 12 Jan 2022 164,984 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

slight blowing from exhaust center joint

Pass 21 Dec 2020 88,190 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 69,560 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 69,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 62,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area's / rattle from engine during emissions (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 59,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine rattle

oil residue engine/gearbox area

Pass 20 Sep 2016 55,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside inner lower than the other pads (3.5.1g)

engine noisy ( rattle

oil residue engine area's

Fail 15 Sep 2016 55,198 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2015 49,681 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)

nearside rear lower sill areas damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2014 45,278 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 39,906 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 39,906 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 34,279 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 25,826 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 22,057 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 19,409 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 15,862 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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LV05 AYD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LV05 AYD, 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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LV05 AYD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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