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LV55 FTT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

194,917 mi
Last recorded194,917 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 FTT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 194,917 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 185,294 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 175,725 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 175,715 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 162,874 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 152,805 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 138,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 136,928 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 136,928 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 133,098 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 120,789 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 108,140 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 95,119 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 84,197 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 79,832 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 66,855 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 56,805 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 45,037 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 33,183 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 33,183 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 17,949 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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LV55 FTT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FTT, 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 FTT registered?

LV55 FTT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is LV55 FTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 FTT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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