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LV05 ZVL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,443 mi
Last recorded169,443 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 169,443 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Apr 2019 169,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 158,425 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 149,448 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 136,718 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 122,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2015 122,655 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 108,644 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 93,402 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 93,402 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 79,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 May 2011 67,306 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2011 67,306 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 57,868 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 57,718 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 45,610 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 34,248 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 30,523 miles

damage to vehical bonnet, nearside rear quarter panel,nearside front door,offside rear door,offside front bumper

Fail 18 Jan 2007 30,523 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damage to vehical bonnet, nearside rear quarter panel,nearside front door,offside rear door,offside front bumper

Pass 26 May 2006 10,368 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 10,158 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 8,948 miles

HAS HAD FUEL LEAK PIPE HAS BEEN RPAIRD

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 ZVL 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 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZVL, 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 ZVL registered?

LV05 ZVL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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