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VU55 LXD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

288,260 mi
Last recorded288,260 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 LXD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 288,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2026 288,257 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2025 279,787 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced COMPLETE UNDERBODY CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 279,777 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ALL REAR BUSHES EXCESSIVELY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ALL REAR ARM BUSHES EXCESSIVELY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORROSION ON COMPLETE UNDER BODY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 268,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 256,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 246,218 miles

Both outer sills corroded but not holed

Engine oil level low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear O/s/ parking brake efficiency only just passed

Pass 16 Sep 2021 234,269 miles

Both outer sills corroded but not holed

Engine oil level low

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 234,254 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel cooler area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both outer sills corroded but not holed

Engine oil level low

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 226,965 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 226,965 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both outer sills corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 218,517 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 204,247 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 185,008 miles

Front brake back plates corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear slight brake drag

Nearside Rear slight brake drag

Fail 6 Sep 2017 185,008 miles

Front brake back plates corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear slight brake drag

Nearside Rear slight brake drag

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 166,385 miles

front brake back plates corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 149,719 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 149,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 136,444 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 120,788 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 105,279 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 105,273 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 87,519 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 68,369 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 52,478 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 36,299 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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VU55 LXD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VU55 LXD, 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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VU55 LXD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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