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LW05 VAM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,711 mi
Last recorded118,711 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 VAM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 118,711 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 107,079 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 96,529 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 96,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

gearbox noisy

Pass 17 Mar 2017 89,130 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 18 Mar 2016 83,999 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to sidewall almost to cords

both front tyres worn heavily inner tread

Fail 17 Mar 2016 83,986 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance wrong type of bulb fitted (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance wrong type of bulb fitted (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to sidewall almost to cords

both front tyres worn heavily inner tread

Pass 17 Mar 2015 70,651 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 67,145 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 60,751 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 54,463 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 47,843 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 41,644 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 41,644 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 34,502 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,329 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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LW05 VAM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LW05 VAM, 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 LW05 VAM registered?

LW05 VAM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LW05 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW05 VAM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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