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MW55 OYT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

191,752 mi
Last recorded191,752 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 OYT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 191,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2014 191,752 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2013 181,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 181,140 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 168,216 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 168,204 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 156,775 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 156,775 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 145,641 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 145,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 125,850 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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MW55 OYT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MW55 OYT, 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 MW55 OYT registered?

MW55 OYT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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