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NC54 LFG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

102,810 mi
Last recorded102,810 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 LFG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 102,810 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both sills covered in black substance has signs of filler

both sills covered in black substance has signs of filler

Fail 7 Feb 2024 102,802 miles

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both side sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 96,115 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 96,094 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 93,869 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear, cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 91,967 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 91,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 90,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (cracks) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 86,644 miles

bushes cracking in both front wishbones (rear bushes)

cracks in both rear tyres

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2019 86,644 miles

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

bushes cracking in both front wishbones (rear bushes)

cracks in both rear tyres

under trays fitted

o/s front tyre worn through to casing

Pass 15 Jan 2018 82,319 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2018 82,318 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2017 77,652 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 77,632 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 73,644 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

o/s front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 30 Dec 2015 73,644 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

o/s front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 20 Jan 2015 69,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2015 69,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 17 Jan 2014 62,667 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)

front wipers worn

Fail 17 Jan 2014 62,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

front wipers worn

Pass 18 Jan 2013 55,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonett retaining device starting to sieze

Pass 12 Jan 2012 49,489 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 49,489 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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 3 Feb 2011 40,413 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 40,413 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 52,069 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 24,692 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 18,881 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 18,881 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 LFG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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

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