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PE55 LYK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

233,606 mi
Last recorded233,606 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 LYK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 233,606 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 230,721 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 228,912 miles

Front pads wearing low and discs slightly scored

Pass 1 Dec 2020 223,190 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 208,812 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 194,227 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear plate starting to deteriorate (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush is worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 180,875 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 175,809 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 175,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 165,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 159,043 miles

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

slight escape of grease at nearside front outer drive shaft boot

Pass 29 Aug 2013 142,783 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 126,401 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 106,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 91,474 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 70,224 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 49,088 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 49,088 miles

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

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

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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PE55 LYK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PE55 LYK, 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 PE55 LYK registered?

PE55 LYK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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The MOT history for PE55 LYK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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