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AK05 WAJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,392 mi
Last recorded143,392 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 WAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 143,392 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 132,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jan 2018 132,099 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 125,983 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 125,983 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 115,370 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 111,637 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 20 Feb 2014 107,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

different size tyres fitted front and rear

offside washer blocked

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2013 104,722 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing and tread distorted

offside washer jet blocked

Pass 2 Mar 2012 101,363 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 98,696 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 95,570 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2010 95,570 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2009 88,456 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 73,390 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 WAJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WAJ, 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 WAJ registered?

AK05 WAJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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