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VN55 LZT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,761 mi
Last recorded112,761 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 LZT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 112,761 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 112,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and misshaped (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre staring to misshape

Pass 19 Sep 2016 102,407 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 92,900 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 92,899 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 84,352 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 73,859 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 66,426 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 57,885 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,727 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,413 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 27,249 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 LZT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LZT, 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 LZT registered?

VN55 LZT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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