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MW05 HEU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,556 mi
Last recorded137,556 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 HEU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 137,556 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 137,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 124,282 miles

DOOR SILLS DAMAGED - O/S/F - N/S/F - O/S/R - N/S/R

FRONT TYRES DIFFERENT SIZE TO REAR

N/S/R TYRE TREAD HAS DAMAGE

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

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS DUE TO LOAD IN REAR SEATS

Fail 20 Nov 2017 124,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure LOWER CALIPER BRACKET BOLT INSECURE - BOLT HEAD HAS BEEN CUT THROUGH (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end loose LOOSE INTO TIE ROD (2.2.B.1d)

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO O/S/F - O/S/F WHEEL APPEARS MIS-ALIGNED, UNABLE TO ASCERTAIN CAUSE.

DOOR SILLS DAMAGED - O/S/F - N/S/F - O/S/R - N/S/R

FRONT TYRES DIFFERENT SIZE TO REAR

N/S/R TYRE TREAD HAS DAMAGE

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

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS DUE TO LOAD IN REAR SEATS

Pass 29 Oct 2016 111,163 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2015 100,266 miles

nearside rear tyre getting close to the limit

offside front lower door sill slight damage

Fail 2 Oct 2015 100,266 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre getting close to the limit

offside front lower door sill slight damage

Pass 26 Sep 2014 91,392 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 84,312 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Sep 2012 77,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

diff-sizes tyres front to rear

Pass 19 Oct 2011 70,178 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 70,155 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 65,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 50,314 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 38,769 miles

"nick" in nearside front tyre

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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MW05 HEU 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 73.3%.

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 MW05 HEU, 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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MW05 HEU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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