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LV55 BHJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,018 mi
Last recorded125,018 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 BHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 125,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 121,078 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 121,075 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 109,030 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 100,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear - inside edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 90,513 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 79,723 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge tread not cut as deep (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance hole in lens and cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 71,037 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 67,420 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 59,660 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 53,481 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 53,443 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

front discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Oct 2010 45,020 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 36,042 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 28,096 miles

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

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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LV55 BHJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LV55 BHJ, 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 LV55 BHJ registered?

LV55 BHJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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