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ML05 WMF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

168,470 mi
Last recorded168,470 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 WMF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 168,470 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 155,528 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 142,995 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 139,109 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

n/s/front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Pass 16 May 2011 124,559 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 112,040 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 86,962 miles

Nearside front tyre has a split on inner sidewall.

Pass 14 Nov 2009 78,253 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 56,181 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 45,178 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 23,752 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 22,549 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low

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

Slight inbalance on rear brakes

Fail 8 Apr 2008 22,547 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front and rear brake pads getting low

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

Slight inbalance on rear brakes

Pass 13 Oct 2007 20,850 miles

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

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

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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ML05 WMF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ML05 WMF, 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 ML05 WMF registered?

ML05 WMF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is ML05 WMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML05 WMF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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