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MJ05 LWZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

121,074 mi
Last recorded121,074 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 LWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2023 121,074 miles

Fuel system component leaking cooler (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 21 May 2022 117,997 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 115,583 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2020 114,570 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 112,156 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 109,835 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 107,251 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 102,922 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 98,612 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 98,597 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 92,881 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 86,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 81,084 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 69,982 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 61,477 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 50,054 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 39,167 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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MJ05 LWZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MJ05 LWZ, 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 MJ05 LWZ registered?

MJ05 LWZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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