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WA05 AWV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

177,983 mi
Last recorded177,983 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 AWV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 177,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 168,509 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 159,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 159,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 151,758 miles

off/side front steering rack play

Fail 1 Mar 2019 151,756 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

off/side front steering rack play

Pass 13 Feb 2018 145,733 miles

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

front tyres worn edges ..nearside steering rack worn/ play

Fail 13 Feb 2018 145,733 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn edges ..nearside steering rack worn/ play

Pass 2 Mar 2017 141,702 miles

rear tyres worn edges .front brake pads wearing thin.nearside steering rack play .nearside windscreen damage .under tray damage

Pass 2 Mar 2017 141,702 miles

engine cover under front damage

front brake pads wearing to limit

near front wind screen damage

near/side front steering rack play

rear tyres getting worn edges

Fail 2 Mar 2017 141,702 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine cover under front damage

front brake pads wearing to limit

near front wind screen damage

near/side front steering rack play

rear tyres getting worn edges

Pass 7 Mar 2016 137,195 miles

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

slight play nearside steering rack..rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 13 Feb 2015 130,267 miles

near/side front steering rack slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2014 122,721 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 114,474 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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WA05 AWV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WA05 AWV, 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 WA05 AWV registered?

WA05 AWV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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