MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,017 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
N/S/F inner wing cover loose
O/S/R shock absorber dust cover missing
rear brake disc backplates missing
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
n/s/r tyre worn inner edge
rear supspension bushes showing signs of age
refer to hackney office ref interior
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear discs worn
Engine management light on at dash
O/S & N/S front brake disc metal covers rusting away
O/S & N/S rear brake discs metal covers rusting away
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
REFFER TO BRAIN SAMSON REAR SEATS HEAVILY STAINED
REFFER TO BRAIN SAMSON REAR SEATS HEAVILY STAINED
nuts missing from nearside and offside head lights
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM05 LPU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 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 SM05 LPU, 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 SM05 LPU registered?
SM05 LPU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 July 2005.
Is SM05 LPU safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM05 LPU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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