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LV05 NWZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

207,245 mi
Last recorded207,245 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 NWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 207,245 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides are wearing low on the inner shoulders 225/45 x 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering fault light illuminated no fault found

Fail 1 Apr 2020 207,245 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides are wearing low on the inner shoulders 225/45 x 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering fault light illuminated no fault found

Pass 19 Mar 2019 202,530 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 190,668 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge VERY LOW (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge VERY LOW (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 178,638 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 168,534 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 156,409 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 146,672 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)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 146,671 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 135,383 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 135,382 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 124,689 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 124,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2011 106,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 86,438 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 68,290 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 79,066 miles

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

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 NWZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NWZ, 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 NWZ registered?

LV05 NWZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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