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LY05 VDD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

252,229 mi
Last recorded252,229 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 252,229 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 233,796 miles

n\s\f soundproofing is insecure and rubbing inside tyre wall.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 227,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 217,936 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 217,936 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 204,678 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 204,678 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 191,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 191,795 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 176,299 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 175,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 161,606 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 145,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 145,516 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 131,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 131,578 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 114,669 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 99,969 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 85,662 miles

Offside front tyre tread on extreem inner edge is below 1.6mm,but outsde of the central 3/4 band

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 71,559 miles

drivers door stop insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2008 58,630 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 37,513 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 37,513 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 17,719 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 VDD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 LY05 VDD, 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 VDD registered?

LY05 VDD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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