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SW05 WBV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,775 mi
Last recorded95,775 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 WBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 95,775 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 95,775 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 88,866 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 83,923 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 76,868 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2019 76,868 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2018 67,450 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

heavy oil from engine

Fail 16 Jan 2018 67,450 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

heavy oil from engine

Pass 28 Jan 2017 60,470 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edge

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jan 2016 52,966 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt on nearside rear

Pass 20 Jan 2015 46,527 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak at engine area

Pass 23 Jan 2014 41,361 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 32,890 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 30,258 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 27,448 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2010 24,368 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 21,870 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 18,388 miles

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

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

n/s front o/s rear tyres wearing on edges also

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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SW05 WBV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SW05 WBV, 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 SW05 WBV registered?

SW05 WBV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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