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SP05 WPA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,214 mi
Last recorded120,214 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 WPA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 120,214 miles

Both front suspension bushes worn

Coolant leak from return hose at header tank

Damage to front

Front pads low

Rear bump stops fallen apart

Rear screenwash inop

Rear tyres low tread

Wipers worn

Fail 29 May 2009 120,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Both front suspension bushes worn

Coolant leak from return hose at header tank

Damage to front

Front pads low

OSF headlight fixing nut missing

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

Rear bump stops fallen apart

Rear screenwash inop

Rear tyres low tread

Wipers worn

Pass 26 May 2008 90,471 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bonnet handle is loose

Fail 26 May 2008 90,471 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bonnet handle is loose

bonnet safety catch requires lubrication

one tail lamp bulb is not working at n/s

Pass 30 May 2007 65,343 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

crash damage at front

Pass 5 May 2006 36,048 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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SP05 WPA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SP05 WPA, 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 SP05 WPA registered?

SP05 WPA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is SP05 WPA safe to buy?

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