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VN05 WTO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,823 mi
Last recorded158,823 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 WTO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 158,823 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 158,814 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 150,291 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 139,847 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 139,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 126,430 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 114,678 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 105,046 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 99,577 miles

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

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

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

signs of a coolant leak

Pass 21 May 2011 87,595 miles
Pass 23 May 2010 70,860 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 54,208 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 40,938 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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VN05 WTO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VN05 WTO, 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 VN05 WTO registered?

VN05 WTO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is VN05 WTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN05 WTO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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