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LV05 XSX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

148,805 mi
Last recorded148,805 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 XSX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 148,805 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes av play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower under vechicle covered in mud

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 144,482 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 May 2022 141,723 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2021 133,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 129,514 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 127,079 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 122,085 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 122,085 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 117,641 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 112,577 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 108,053 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 99,405 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 86,707 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 77,144 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 May 2012 77,144 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2011 62,410 miles

slight corrosion to front brake disc inner faces

Pass 23 Jul 2010 55,793 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 48,100 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 39,560 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2008 39,560 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 29,979 miles

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

Pass 10 May 2006 25,997 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 XSX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XSX, 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 XSX registered?

LV05 XSX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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