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YR05 LSN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,342 mi
Last recorded141,342 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 LSN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 141,342 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle has engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 13 Feb 2019 135,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 17 Feb 2018 132,674 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 128,309 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2017 128,309 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear, outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 123,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 123,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 116,080 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 106,820 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 106,820 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 88,204 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 72,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 61,094 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 46,224 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 31,729 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 27,187 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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YR05 LSN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YR05 LSN, 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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YR05 LSN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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