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OV55 WCX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,690 mi
Last recorded103,690 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 103,690 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 103,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 92,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 78,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside outer c.v. gaiter perishing

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Nov 2010 64,191 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2010 64,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2009 50,788 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 38,015 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 37,920 miles

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

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

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 WCX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WCX, 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 OV55 WCX registered?

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

Is OV55 WCX safe to buy?

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