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MH05 LWF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

175,150 mi
Last recorded175,150 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 LWF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 175,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

advise under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2022 165,571 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2021 153,280 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 153,280 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 144,825 miles

advise under trays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2020 144,797 miles

Front Position lamp not working offside and nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

advise under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2019 134,372 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Fail 31 Aug 2019 134,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 31 Aug 2019 134,363 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 123,484 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 112,395 miles

Advise under panels fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2017 112,383 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Advise under panels fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 101,893 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 91,234 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 82,323 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 72,374 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 67,347 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 67,347 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 60,544 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 53,360 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 45,201 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 38,217 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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MH05 LWF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MH05 LWF, 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 MH05 LWF registered?

MH05 LWF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is MH05 LWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH05 LWF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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