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ML05 WMG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

296,981 mi
Last recorded296,981 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 WMG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 296,981 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 265,514 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 226,724 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 226,714 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 193,909 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 157,334 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 157,334 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 156,687 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 113,150 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 112,896 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 111,799 miles

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Fail 30 Jun 2015 111,785 miles

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

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 27 Jun 2014 106,473 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 106,471 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s/outer cv boot perished

Fail 1 Jul 2013 103,335 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 103,335 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 99,785 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)

Pass 19 May 2011 95,879 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 91,394 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 87,448 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 79,990 miles

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

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

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

front brake disc pads low

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 WMG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WMG, 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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ML05 WMG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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