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OV55 WCO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,863 mi
Last recorded65,863 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 WCO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 65,863 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 64,248 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 64,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 59,738 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 59,735 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 55,584 miles

both front tyres getting low

Fail 1 Apr 2015 55,583 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front tyres getting low

Pass 13 Feb 2014 51,700 miles

bonnet release mechanism poor condition

both front (lower) suspension arm (rear) bushes showing signs of wear

engine oil cap (top) missing?

nail in nearside rear tyre outer edge (non-repairable).

Fail 13 Feb 2014 51,700 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

bonnet release mechanism poor condition

both front (lower) suspension arm (rear) bushes showing signs of wear

engine oil cap (top) missing?

nail in nearside rear tyre outer edge (non-repairable).

Pass 31 Jan 2013 45,949 miles

air bag light on

both front c.v gaiters damp

offside rear tyre nearing limit (inner tread worn).

Fail 28 Jan 2013 45,949 miles

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)

air bag light on

both front c.v gaiters damp

offside rear tyre nearing limit (inner tread worn).

Pass 6 Feb 2012 42,264 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 38,349 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre nearing limit

Pass 10 Feb 2011 38,349 miles

offside rear tyre nearing limit

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Jan 2010 33,517 miles

o/s rear tyre getting low

rear pads getting low

Pass 18 Feb 2009 28,830 miles

offside rear tyre getting low

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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OV55 WCO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OV55 WCO, 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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OV55 WCO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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