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SP05 WPL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,375 mi
Last recorded213,375 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 213,375 miles

Nearside front tyre on limit. (borderline pass)

Offside front tyre near limit.

Offside headlamp slightly insecure.

Power steering warning lamp on.

Fail 7 Feb 2012 213,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre on limit. (borderline pass)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre near limit.

Offside headlamp slightly insecure.

Power steering warning lamp on.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 179,525 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside screenwash jet spraying low on windscreen

turbo boost pipe not correctly fitted into intercooler (lower pipe)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 179,525 miles

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

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

offside screenwash jet spraying low on windscreen

turbo boost pipe not correctly fitted into intercooler (lower pipe)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 137,356 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 10 Apr 2009 96,749 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 69,281 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 21,433 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 WPL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP05 WPL, 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 WPL registered?

SP05 WPL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is SP05 WPL safe to buy?

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