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AK05 WAA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

203,030 mi
Last recorded203,030 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 WAA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 203,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen has a stone chip on zone b

Pass 7 Aug 2019 178,334 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'

Fail 7 Aug 2019 178,334 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'

Pass 7 Aug 2018 152,220 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged bothside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged bothside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 126,114 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2016 119,824 miles

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

advise engine tray and engine cover fitted at time of test

advise slight bind from o/s/r brake

Fail 4 Jul 2016 119,822 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

advise engine tray and engine cover fitted at time of test

advise slight bind from o/s/r brake

Pass 4 Jul 2015 112,554 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 106,836 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 106,023 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)

Offside 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 98,704 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 98,630 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear and off side front brake backing plates badly corroded

near side and off side rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 91,648 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 77,943 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 61,914 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 42,061 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 26,621 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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AK05 WAA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AK05 WAA, 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 AK05 WAA registered?

AK05 WAA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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