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SV55 LNM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,655 mi
Last recorded154,655 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 LNM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 154,655 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness at fuel filter

fuel cooler loose

hole in spare wheel well

Fail 4 Sep 2017 154,655 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness at fuel filter

fuel cooler loose

hole in spare wheel well

Pass 5 Sep 2016 146,019 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

dampness at fule filter

rear brake discs coroded on inner face

Pass 3 Sep 2015 137,296 miles

o/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/r tyre bauld on inside edge

Pass 27 Aug 2014 126,617 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

o/s/f tyre on 2mm and bald on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2013 116,206 miles

n/s/f tyre getting bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre 2mm and bald on inner edge

o/s/r and n/s/r lower arm inner bushes split and deteriorating

windscreen cracked in drivers swept area, outwith zone 'a', less than 40mm

Pass 30 Aug 2012 105,164 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/r lower radius arm inner bush split and deteriorating

Fail 29 Aug 2012 105,164 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/r lower radius arm inner bush split and deteriorating

Pass 12 Aug 2011 94,486 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 80,785 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 70,411 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 70,411 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 57,220 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 LNM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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