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SK05 WKL

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

303,707 mi
Last recorded303,707 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 WKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 303,707 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 302,928 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f cv boot perished

o/s/r outer hand brake cable split

Pass 29 Feb 2008 229,614 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 229,614 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 148,890 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 148,858 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 70,661 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 70,408 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

for taxi test only †taxi sign lights inop windscreen marked †no first aid kit no fire extinguisher

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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SK05 WKL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SK05 WKL, 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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SK05 WKL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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