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LY05 VUK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,219 mi
Last recorded106,219 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 VUK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 106,219 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 106,219 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 93,407 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 92,604 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front indicator lense deteriorating discoloured.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 88,693 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 80,621 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 75,924 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Jul 2015 68,657 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 60,325 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 53,638 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 46,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2011 39,947 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 34,198 miles

Bonnet safety catch stiff.

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 24 Jul 2009 28,194 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 21,718 miles

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

Offside Front 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 VUK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VUK, 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 VUK registered?

LY05 VUK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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