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AO55 WDN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,138 mi
Last recorded119,138 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 WDN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 119,138 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills corroding but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front wheel arches corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2024 118,351 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills corroded (not holed) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 117,227 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills corroding thin not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 115,758 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp corroding thin (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 114,408 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 113,193 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 110,976 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 110,976 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 103,705 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 103,703 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe split (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 97,784 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 90,731 miles

engine covers and undertrays

Fail 15 Nov 2016 90,723 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays

Pass 10 Nov 2015 83,553 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 75,401 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 35,126 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 60,999 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 53,806 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 45,926 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 36,857 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 28,331 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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AO55 WDN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO55 WDN, 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 AO55 WDN registered?

AO55 WDN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is AO55 WDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 WDN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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