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LX05 HCZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,929 mi
Last recorded213,929 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 HCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 213,929 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 202,601 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 181,806 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 164,154 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 154,429 miles

OIL LEAK

NEARSIDE REAR SIDE LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING

AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON

ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT DETERIORATING

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR BULB DETERIORATING

Fail 18 Jan 2010 154,372 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON

ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT DETERIORATING

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR BULB DETERIORATING

NEARSIDE REAR SIDE LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING

OIL LEAK

Pass 13 Aug 2009 138,129 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 136,085 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

engine light on

Pass 9 Jan 2009 116,548 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 116,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 93,334 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 93,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 67,341 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 67,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 48,268 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 29,942 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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LX05 HCZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX05 HCZ, 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 LX05 HCZ registered?

LX05 HCZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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