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SM54 LWR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,982 mi
Last recorded163,982 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 LWR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 163,982 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 154,132 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 149,824 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 149,824 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 147,172 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 147,171 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2018 138,215 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 138,202 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 126,230 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 126,230 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 113,866 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 101,133 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 101,133 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 87,764 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 81,466 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 76,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level brake light not working

Fail 16 Aug 2012 76,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level brake light not working

Pass 30 Aug 2011 73,432 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 61,728 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 47,665 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 32,867 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 31,024 miles

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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SM54 LWR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SM54 LWR, 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 SM54 LWR registered?

SM54 LWR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is SM54 LWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM54 LWR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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