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VN05 WTU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

182,961 mi
Last recorded182,961 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 WTU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 182,961 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 182,961 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 11 May 2016 182,961 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 149,826 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake disc back plate corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 137,533 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 123,915 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front brake splash guard corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2013 123,915 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front brake splash guard corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 111,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 100,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

Fail 4 Mar 2011 100,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

Pass 5 Mar 2010 86,102 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 72,407 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 56,551 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 56,547 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 WTU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VN05 WTU, 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 WTU registered?

VN05 WTU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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