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LV55 TNL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

116,136 mi
Last recorded116,136 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 TNL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 116,136 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer SILL AREA HAS DAMAGE

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALSO ALLSUSPENSHION BUSHES PERRISHED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 116,101 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer SILL AREA HAS DAMAGE

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALSO ALLSUSPENSHION BUSHES PERRISHED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 105,599 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 97,291 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 97,005 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle o/s and n/s inner wing inserts (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2023 90,693 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 82,046 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Apr 2021 76,060 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 75,569 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 74,326 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 72,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 70,698 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 69,684 miles

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

child seat to rear

Pass 27 Apr 2015 61,497 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 42,708 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 24,551 miles

Both rear tyres are worn low on inner edges

Pass 1 Nov 2010 20,002 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 19,789 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 17,190 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 TNL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 TNL, 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 TNL registered?

LV55 TNL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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