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NJ05 WHL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

192,100 mi
Last recorded192,100 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 WHL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 192,100 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 189,035 miles

front suspension arm bushes deterioted

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 9 Mar 2016 169,082 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2016 169,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 153,688 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 153,686 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 137,727 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 121,199 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 121,006 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2012 107,100 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 107,098 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 93,254 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 77,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Apr 2010 77,606 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 May 2009 63,086 miles

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

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

wipers slight smearing

Pass 7 May 2008 47,980 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 WHL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NJ05 WHL, 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 WHL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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