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LV05 NWT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,884 mi
Last recorded101,884 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 NWT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 101,884 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 101,791 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2019 101,791 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 100,679 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 May 2017 98,533 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 96,041 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 91,428 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 91,420 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 83,276 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 May 2013 72,588 miles

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)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 66,351 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 66,351 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2011 59,427 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 59,427 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 53,761 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 53,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2009 46,402 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 39,539 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 NWT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NWT, 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 NWT registered?

LV05 NWT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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The MOT history for LV05 NWT shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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