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OV55 WDC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,790 mi
Last recorded115,790 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 115,790 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 112,070 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 109,112 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 104,816 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 97,241 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 97,241 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2016 88,896 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Dec 2016 88,896 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 81,254 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 76,843 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 68,265 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 60,283 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 47,013 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 47,013 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 35,891 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 24,143 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 24,143 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 20,167 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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OV55 WDC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 OV55 WDC, 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 WDC registered?

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

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