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LV55 LNY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

63,991 mi
Last recorded63,991 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 LNY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 63,991 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 61,009 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 56,008 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 53,732 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 53,732 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 49,794 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 46,554 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 46,554 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested Headlamp aim obviously incorrect due to ill fitted/broken headlamp unit (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 43,363 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 36,517 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 29,631 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 22,223 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 22,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 V16 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 12,419 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 10,922 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 10,919 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 10,064 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

nearsided rear lamp cluster slightly damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2013 9,467 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 8,867 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 8,121 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 7,716 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 7,286 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 6,497 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 LNY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LNY, 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

How do I check the history of LV55 LNY?

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What year was LV55 LNY registered?

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

Is LV55 LNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 LNY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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