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SV55 LMU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

184,077 mi
Last recorded184,077 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 LMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 184,077 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over front strut turrets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over front struts and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over rear suspension arms , links and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various underbody sections ,inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 184,033 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over front strut turrets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over front struts and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over rear suspension arms , links and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various underbody sections ,inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 183,915 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both sill areas at rear. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust rear heat shield is slightly insecure.

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both, now adjusted. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake is working slightly quicker than offside.

Park brakes failed as nearside only giving 30kgs and offside showing 180.

brake pad wear indicator is illuminated.

Pass 3 May 2018 182,622 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear chassis legs. rear floor, rear subframe and spare wheel well (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and tread cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 5 Apr 2017 177,848 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 170,536 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 170,192 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 159,106 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 149,965 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre soft.

Fail 20 Feb 2014 149,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre soft.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 140,023 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

couldnt inspect rear seatbelts as seatcover fitted over them

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 27 Feb 2013 139,971 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

couldnt inspect rear seatbelts as seatcover fitted over them

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 21 Feb 2012 131,238 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 131,238 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 111,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

boot was full at time of test

n/s rear shocker dust cover is broken off

n/s sill panel damaged

rear reg plate lamps are deteriorating

Pass 22 Feb 2011 111,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

boot was full at time of test

n/s rear shocker dust cover is broken off

n/s sill panel damaged

rear reg plate lamps are deteriorating

Pass 14 Aug 2009 68,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs are corroded on inside faces esp o/s stongly advised

n/s sill panel is dented

Pass 12 Sep 2008 55,614 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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SV55 LMU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SV55 LMU, 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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SV55 LMU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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