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NJ05 WGE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,299 mi
Last recorded126,299 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 WGE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 126,299 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 126,216 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 120,595 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 117,890 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 114,378 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 114,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 109,331 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 102,698 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 97,980 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 93,629 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2014 86,709 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 83,806 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 73,699 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 73,687 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 64,798 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 55,480 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 30,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2008 36,717 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 36,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 WGE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WGE, 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 WGE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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