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R888 LEW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,920 mi
Last recorded106,920 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 LEW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 106,920 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2013 106,920 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)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning light stays on

Pass 3 Apr 2012 96,105 miles

air bag light on

front cv gatiors in poor condition

front drop links worn

oil leaks

Fail 3 Apr 2012 96,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

front cv gatiors in poor condition

front drop links worn

oil leaks

oil on min

Pass 7 Mar 2011 89,883 miles

evidence of grease around both front outer cv boots no splits evident at time of test

Fail 4 Mar 2011 89,750 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

evidence of grease around both front outer cv boots no splits evident at time of test

nearside rear brake inner pad appears to be worn to the metal cant fully seepad or condition of disc

offside rear tyre worn unevenly and nail in tread

nearside rear tyre worn low and splits all around tread

Pass 13 Oct 2009 79,186 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 60,234 miles

Oil leak

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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R888 LEW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R888 LEW, 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 R888 LEW registered?

R888 LEW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is R888 LEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R888 LEW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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