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AO05 WPV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,212 mi
Last recorded131,212 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 WPV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 131,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 128,832 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 105,537 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside rear brakes back metal plate corroded/hole

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 29 Feb 2016 82,726 miles

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

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

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

front screen wiper blades slightly worn

offside front brake disc splash guard corroding

offside indicator repeater slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2015 72,083 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 72,083 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 61,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 61,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 53,016 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 43,908 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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2012 43,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2011 35,215 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 35,215 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 27,358 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 22,550 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 16,047 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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AO05 WPV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO05 WPV, 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 AO05 WPV registered?

AO05 WPV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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