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AJ05 WGM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,863 mi
Last recorded160,863 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 WGM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 160,863 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 140,573 miles

inner face of front discs corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2015 140,486 miles

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

inner face of front discs corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 121,080 miles

Both front brake disc back plates corroded

Both front brake disc inner faces slightly pitted and worn

Both front suspension lower arm rear bushes perishing but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 121,038 miles

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

Both front brake disc back plates corroded

Both front brake disc inner faces slightly pitted and worn

Both front suspension lower arm rear bushes perishing but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 113,221 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 111,517 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 107,882 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 90,601 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 71,729 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 54,060 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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AJ05 WGM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AJ05 WGM, 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 AJ05 WGM registered?

AJ05 WGM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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