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LV05 KXE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,905 mi
Last recorded151,905 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 KXE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 151,905 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 141,515 miles

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 22 May 2018 129,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2017 122,217 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on edges - not part of primary tread.

Spare tyre defective ()

TPMS light on - but not indicating a fault.

Fail 7 Jun 2017 122,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on edges - not part of primary tread.

Spare tyre defective ()

TPMS light on - but not indicating a fault.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 114,571 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 114,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 103,655 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 103,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 92,758 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 92,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 81,682 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 71,773 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2012 71,773 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 60,052 miles

bonnet safety catch very stiff

both rear brake discs lipped and corroded

fuel filter housing damp with fuel

unable to fully inspect under side of vehicle (covers fitted)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 60,046 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

bonnet safety catch very stiff

both rear brake discs lipped and corroded

fuel filter housing damp with fuel

unable to fully inspect under side of vehicle (covers fitted)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 46,498 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 46,498 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 31,435 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 25,408 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 KXE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KXE, 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 KXE registered?

LV05 KXE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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