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LV55 XYB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,300 mi
Last recorded59,300 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 XYB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 59,300 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 52,796 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 45,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 45,405 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 43,600 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 40,756 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 35,683 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 26,936 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 19,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 30 Oct 2017 19,323 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 18,876 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 18,876 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 18,478 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 17,769 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 17,122 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 16,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 16,533 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 15,339 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 15,339 miles

Nearside Front 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 11 Nov 2010 11,902 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 9,742 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 15,475 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 XYB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XYB, 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 XYB registered?

LV55 XYB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 November 2005.

Is LV55 XYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 XYB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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