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T55 LJM

2010 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,224 mi
Last recorded174,224 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 LJM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 174,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 165,626 miles

3 tyre valve caps missing

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door mirror loose

Fail 30 Nov 2023 165,624 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

3 tyre valve caps missing

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door mirror loose

Pass 8 Dec 2022 159,042 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure loose at back of tray (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to loose grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door mirror loose

Pass 3 Dec 2021 147,940 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure hanging down (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside door mirror loose

Fail 3 Dec 2021 147,940 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Undertray not fully secure hanging down (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside door mirror loose

Pass 7 Dec 2020 134,957 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has small split in tread

Offside Rear tyre tread depth low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 113,425 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 104,864 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 104,864 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 96,275 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge close to limit

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 May 2017 95,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge close to limit

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

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

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jan 2016 79,357 miles

Front DRLs used as front position lamps. Bulbs in headlamps not working.

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged but cords not exposed

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

Offside Front Tyre sidewall damaged but cords not exposed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 70,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 57,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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T55 LJM is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2010 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 91,214 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 T55 LJM, 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 16 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T55 LJM registered?

T55 LJM is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2010.

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