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MW05 YRO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

206,055 mi
Last recorded206,055 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 YRO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 206,055 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 206,055 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 186,802 miles

Central high level brake light inoperative

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 161,936 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 138,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2013 119,853 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 119,853 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 106,676 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Dec 2012 106,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 95,113 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 83,406 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 71,315 miles

Both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion and heavy wear.

Both rear brake discs are showing signs of scoring ,wear and corrosion.

Pass 30 Dec 2008 56,753 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 56,752 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 45,235 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)

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 YRO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 YRO, 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 MW05 YRO registered?

MW05 YRO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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