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LV55 BHP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,954 mi
Last recorded95,954 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 BHP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 95,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 84,910 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 79,649 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 79,646 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty not working (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 79,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 75,656 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2013 71,323 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 62,659 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre running off on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2011 53,579 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 43,946 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting,not resulting in excessive movement at time of test

both front tyres close to legal limit

both front tyres wearing on edges

metal nearside rear tyre

rear brake pads appear low,wheel removal advised for further inspection

slight blow centre exhaust

Pass 4 Sep 2009 31,791 miles

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

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

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

near side rear outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2008 22,525 miles

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

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

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 BHP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BHP, 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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LV55 BHP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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