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LY05 EEV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

207,399 mi
Last recorded207,399 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 EEV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 207,399 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 179,213 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 157,787 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 125,181 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 101,093 miles

chips in screen

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

wipers starting to smear

Pass 16 Mar 2010 78,229 miles

under tray broken.slight play in steering rack n/s

Fail 16 Mar 2010 78,229 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

under tray broken.slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 17 Mar 2009 57,536 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 57,536 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 32,191 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 21,336 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 19,009 miles

DAMAGE TO F/N/S WING SCRATCES TO N/SMARKS TO REAR RUB MARKS TO BODY

Pass 6 Apr 2006 18,015 miles

SCRATCH TO N/S DAMAGE TO N/S/F WING DAMAGE TO O/S R BUMPER

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 EEV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EEV, 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 EEV registered?

LY05 EEV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is LY05 EEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 EEV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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