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LY05 VUD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

184,331 mi
Last recorded184,331 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 184,331 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 184,173 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 172,199 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN FROM INNER EDGE

Offside Front TYRE WORN FROM INNER EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE WORN FROM INNER EDGE

Pass 30 Aug 2017 156,759 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 145,217 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

engine cover fitted

under panel fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 133,824 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 123,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine managment light on dash

Pass 5 Sep 2013 114,293 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s ans n/s front brake back plates corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 104,201 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 90,493 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 90,486 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 82,265 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 72,317 miles

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 1 Sep 2008 25,784 miles

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

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 VUD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VUD, 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 VUD registered?

LY05 VUD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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