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NC54 LDU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,337 mi
Last recorded151,337 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 LDU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 151,337 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 137,272 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 137,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 28 Jan 2020 133,297 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 25 Jan 2020 133,272 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers fitted.

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 Feb 2019 128,956 miles

Front Undertray loose at rear

Heat Shield over Silencer loose

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 122,004 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces.

Engine covers fitted.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 31 Jan 2017 117,322 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Offside Steering rack gaiter twisted.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 31 Jan 2017 117,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracking.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter twisted.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 111,121 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 111,120 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 104,622 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear brake dust sheilds corroded

both rear shocker covers loose

nsf cv boot has slight grease leak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 97,070 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 96,939 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear shocker covers detached and bump stops worn

Pass 19 Feb 2013 88,617 miles

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)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 88,617 miles

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

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 22 Feb 2012 80,400 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 72,203 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 54,596 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2009 47,318 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 35,697 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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NC54 LDU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NC54 LDU, 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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NC54 LDU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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