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OV05 LCO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,679 mi
Last recorded131,679 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 LCO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 131,679 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 129,071 miles

all suspension components rusty

engine light on

reverse light inop

Pass 28 Oct 2021 123,244 miles

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

engine light on

reverse lights inop

Fail 26 Oct 2021 123,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine light on

reverse lights inop

Pass 26 Oct 2020 118,932 miles

engine light

major oil leak

no reverse light

Fail 22 Oct 2020 118,886 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine light

major oil leak

no reverse light

Pass 10 Oct 2019 109,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower gaitors split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaitor split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 93,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 83,556 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 73,924 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 73,924 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 71,989 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 15 Aug 2014 68,944 miles

Brake pad warning light ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2014 68,944 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All tyres starting to show signs of age

Brake pad warning light ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light ON

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Apr 2013 65,273 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 63,063 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 20 May 2011 61,207 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON:

Pass 11 May 2010 58,316 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 53,386 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 49,041 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic covers over some testable items

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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OV05 LCO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV05 LCO, 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 OV05 LCO registered?

OV05 LCO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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