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W19 VRS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,856 mi
Last recorded123,856 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW19 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 123,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 120,551 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 116,964 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 109,231 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 109,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2019 98,080 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 98,079 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 91,588 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 86,086 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2016 78,841 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 72,408 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 65,959 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 60,478 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 53,671 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 53,671 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 46,757 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 46,749 miles

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 40,014 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 28,617 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 28,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 20,283 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 20,283 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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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W19 VRS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W19 VRS, 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 W19 VRS registered?

W19 VRS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for W19 VRS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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