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LV55 LNU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,927 mi
Last recorded163,927 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 163,927 miles

Oil leak

damage to n/s/f of bumper, no sharp edges

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 163,927 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

damage to n/s/f of bumper, no sharp edges

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 157,777 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 157,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 150,359 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 150,359 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 142,824 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 131,819 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 121,720 miles

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

cuts in nearside front tyre but not to excess at present

Pass 2 Oct 2008 104,008 miles

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

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

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

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 LNU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV55 LNU registered?

LV55 LNU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is LV55 LNU safe to buy?

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