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LX05 NWH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,113 mi
Last recorded119,113 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 NWH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 119,113 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 119,113 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 105,472 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 104,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 98,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nsr tyrewall cracking

Fail 26 Nov 2018 98,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

nsr tyrewall cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2017 95,925 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 93,637 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 93,637 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 90,774 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 90,774 miles

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 87,879 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 84,675 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 84,675 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 71,029 miles

air bag light on

Fail 4 Dec 2012 71,029 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)

air bag light on

Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,975 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 60,975 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)

advise wheel alignment

front inner brake pads look worn advise check

front suspension arm front bushes slightly worn

nearside front tyre on 0mm inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2011 45,408 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 34,359 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs corroding

Fail 20 Feb 2009 32,228 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 32,228 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 20 Mar 2008 26,504 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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LX05 NWH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NWH, 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 NWH registered?

LX05 NWH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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