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NJ05 WFO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,120 mi
Last recorded121,120 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 WFO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 121,120 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 121,118 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ns/os (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 115,459 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit now - worn on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

nearside parking brake effort is lower than the offside

Fail 30 Jul 2020 115,358 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.80 - average reading 1.39 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit now - worn on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

nearside parking brake effort is lower than the offside

Pass 13 Apr 2019 103,457 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 90,841 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged nail in tyre (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 79,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 68,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear inner bush starting to split (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear inner bush starting to split (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 May 2015 58,571 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 49,351 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 40,775 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 37,052 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 33,314 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 28,999 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 23,569 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 18,172 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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NJ05 WFO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 NJ05 WFO, 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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NJ05 WFO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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