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NG05 WCD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

397,183 mi
Last recorded397,183 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 WCD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 397,183 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 397,167 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 360,575 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 360,561 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 320,645 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 281,067 miles

tow bar wiring damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2011 242,620 miles

slight oil leak from sump plug

Pass 27 Jul 2010 206,037 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 168,739 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 126,737 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 125,706 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 82,574 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 82,489 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 39,693 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 39,693 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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NG05 WCD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 NG05 WCD, 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 NG05 WCD registered?

NG05 WCD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is NG05 WCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG05 WCD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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