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MD05 LWP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,300 mi
Last recorded122,300 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 LWP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 122,300 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 119,116 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 111,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on legal limit of 1.6ml (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet lever broken but bonnet can still be opened

Fail 16 Jul 2019 111,594 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front sidelights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on legal limit of 1.6ml (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet lever broken but bonnet can still be opened

Pass 23 Jul 2018 102,606 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear x2 tyres cracking but not exposing cords

Pass 11 Jul 2017 91,728 miles

n/s/f shocker misting

rear pads low

rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Jul 2017 91,728 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f shocker misting

rear pads low

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Jul 2016 79,310 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 79,310 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing x1 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 66,903 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 54,009 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 46,040 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r side light bulb in-op

Pass 30 Jul 2012 39,744 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 39,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 32,909 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 27,037 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 21,191 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 15 Aug 2008 16,674 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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MD05 LWP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MD05 LWP, 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 MD05 LWP registered?

MD05 LWP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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