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LY05 EER

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,888 mi
Last recorded131,888 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 EER
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 131,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 124,024 miles

Engine covers and trays fitted

Front Number plate cracked

Fail 22 Aug 2017 123,951 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers and trays fitted

Front Number plate cracked

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 122,907 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 116,342 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 110,929 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre low tread and worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre perishing slightly

Fail 26 Aug 2014 110,928 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre low tread and worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre perishing slightly

Fail 27 Aug 2013 104,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 104,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 96,660 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 90,413 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 80,403 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 75,820 miles

engine management light on . cracks on front tyres , damage to windscreen

Fail 21 Aug 2009 75,790 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

engine management light on . cracks on front tyres , damage to windscreen

Pass 7 Aug 2008 68,584 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 53,007 miles

DRIVERS SEAT MARKED N/S/F H/CAP MISSING SCRATCHES O/S N/S O/S MIRROR CRACKED O/S MIRROR SURROUND BROKEN

Pass 15 Feb 2006 40,408 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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LY05 EER is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LY05 EER, 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 LY05 EER registered?

LY05 EER is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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