MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,203 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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slightly long travel on brake pedal
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Engine accelerated out of control (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
slightly long travel on brake pedal
rear tyres showing age related cracking
Nearside grease starting to leak from track rod end
Offside Front inner door trim missing and door release handle not present
brake pedal slightly long travel
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged cord pulled out f tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside grease starting to leak from track rod end
Offside Front door mirror glass broken but not effecting rear view image
Offside Front inner door trim missing and door release handle not present
brake pedal slightly long travel
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside mirror cracked
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear seat cushion becoming detached
all four indicator bulbs starting to show white light
rear tyres becoming perished on inner tyre wall
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Headlamp aim too high both rear tyres showing age related cracks and perished (1.8)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LY05 SMV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 SMV, 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 SMV registered?
LY05 SMV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2005.
Is LY05 SMV safe to buy?
The MOT history for LY05 SMV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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