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LV05 UBJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,928 mi
Last recorded101,928 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 101,928 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

heavy crack to offside of windscreen but does not seriously affect the drivers view of the road (CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE)

offside outer sill damaged

rear seat belt stalk casings missing

Fail 23 Aug 2018 101,926 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

front and rear brake discs worn

heavy crack to offside of windscreen but does not seriously affect the drivers view of the road (CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE)

offside outer sill damaged

rear seat belt stalk casings missing

Pass 14 Jun 2017 98,245 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside door mirror glass is heavily damaged

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

all rear seltbelt stalks have plastic surrounds that are missing

although the vehicle bodywork is damaged which includes the door mirrors and vehicle lights, none present any sharp edges

both rear suspension shock absorber dust covers are missing

Fail 14 Jun 2017 98,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside door mirror glass is heavily damaged

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

all rear seltbelt stalks have plastic surrounds that are missing

although the vehicle bodywork is damaged which includes the door mirrors and vehicle lights, none present any sharp edges

both rear suspension shock absorber dust covers are missing

Pass 6 Jun 2016 92,589 miles

all thre rear seat belt buckle ouer covers missing.

child seat fitted unable to test seat belts.

front discs heavily lipped.

front inner brake pads appear low.

nail in nearside rear tyre. 225/45r17

under tray fitted unable to see some items.

Fail 6 Jun 2016 92,589 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all thre rear seat belt buckle ouer covers missing.

child seat fitted unable to test seat belts.

front discs heavily lipped.

front inner brake pads appear low.

nail in nearside rear tyre. 225/45r17

under tray fitted unable to see some items.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 82,702 miles

Near side mirror damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2014 77,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

low oil

Fail 9 Jun 2014 77,358 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

low oil

Pass 9 Apr 2013 66,765 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 66,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 58,012 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 48,227 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 41,057 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 41,057 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 34,110 miles

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

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

rear tyre edges worn

Fail 15 Apr 2009 34,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear tyre edges worn

Pass 11 Apr 2008 23,640 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 UBJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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