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VE55 LBP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,152 mi
Last recorded128,152 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 LBP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 128,152 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 114,515 miles

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 114,515 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 108,674 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 102,303 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 102,303 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 94,011 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 94,011 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 88,547 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 79,552 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 70,481 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 56,340 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 46,565 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 31,234 miles

rear number plate lamination fault......

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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VE55 LBP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VE55 LBP, 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 VE55 LBP registered?

VE55 LBP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is VE55 LBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE55 LBP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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