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WA05 VNF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,421 mi
Last recorded104,421 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 VNF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 104,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 104,419 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 93,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front interior door handle poor and will require attention

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 93,226 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front interior door handle poor and will require attention

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 74,307 miles

Nearside Door mirror indicator damaged

Offside Door mirror indicator damaged

Offside Rear Brake binding

Fail 15 Aug 2018 74,307 miles

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

Nearside Door mirror indicator damaged

Nearside Front Tyre close to legal limit 1.7mm

Offside Door mirror indicator damaged

Offside Rear Brake binding

Pass 10 Aug 2017 71,384 miles

Nearside Door mirror indicator damaged

Nearside Tyre perished

Offside Door mirror indicator damaged

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft cv boot split / leak grease

Pass 9 Aug 2016 67,622 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 62,891 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 59,591 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 54,060 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 50,870 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 47,856 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 42,865 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 40,041 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 19 Aug 2008 35,607 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 35,605 miles

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

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 VNF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VNF, 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 VNF registered?

WA05 VNF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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