2005 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Petrol · LG55 BFE
2005 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 184,097 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,097 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LG55 BFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 184,097 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LG55 BFE Mileage History
- 28/04/2023158,767 mi
- 10/04/2024163,509 mi+4,742 mi
- 22/04/2025171,199 mi+7,690 mi
- 28/04/2026184,097 mi+12,898 mi
- 01/05/2026184,097 mi
Average of roughly 8,419 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LG55 BFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Skoda Octavia (LG55 BFE) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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