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LV05 XTA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,741 mi
Last recorded179,741 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 XTA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 179,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 179,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside 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)

damage to nearside front ABS sensor

nearside front shock damp

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

small split in offside front C.V. gaiter

Pass 7 Apr 2016 174,616 miles

Engine covers and under covers fitted

Front brake pads worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside rear brakes Slightly binding

Pass 1 Apr 2015 160,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside outer c.v gaiter weeping

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2014 146,570 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2013 135,097 miles

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

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

both front wishbone bushs slightly split

Pass 4 May 2012 124,075 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 111,668 miles

air bag light on

front discs slightly lipped

o/s/f tyre inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2010 97,665 miles

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

air bag light on

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 24 Apr 2009 81,867 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 62,331 miles

Front brake pads appear low.

Fail 27 Mar 2008 83,637 miles

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

Front brake pads appear low.

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 XTA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XTA, 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 XTA registered?

LV05 XTA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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