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VN55 LRA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,166 mi
Last recorded156,166 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 LRA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 156,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge

o/s/r driveshaft gaiter split

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge slightly

Fail 6 Jul 2012 156,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn off on inner edge

o/s/r driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 4 Jul 2011 136,070 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 113,576 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 87,707 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 83,259 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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VN55 LRA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VN55 LRA, 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 VN55 LRA registered?

VN55 LRA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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