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WD55 ECN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

221,436 mi
Last recorded221,436 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 ECN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 221,436 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 200,401 miles

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

general corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 192,222 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 191,962 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all light not working as requires

Pass 22 Dec 2020 175,906 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 168,747 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 162,322 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 145,660 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 145,660 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 131,748 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 131,748 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 120,964 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 110,711 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 99,976 miles

Nearside rear seat has child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offisde rear seat has child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2012 89,964 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 76,283 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 63,344 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 48,988 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 48,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 36,212 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 36,170 miles

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

damage to o/s+n/s repeater lens.

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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WD55 ECN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WD55 ECN, 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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WD55 ECN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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