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WF05 KYH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,040 mi
Last recorded132,040 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 KYH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 132,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 127,920 miles

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

Front offside and nearside tyres wearing on edges

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 127,919 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front offside and nearside tyres wearing on edges

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 121,445 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 121,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 114,462 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 114,460 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2017 108,927 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 104,227 miles

Central exhaust mount broken

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 97,524 miles

Centre Exhaust bracket is broken

Fail 10 Feb 2016 97,494 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 18 Feb 2015 87,312 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 20 Feb 2014 76,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake outer cable split

Fail 20 Feb 2014 76,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake outer cable split

Pass 4 Feb 2013 65,709 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 65,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2011 47,083 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner working surfaces, advise replacement next time pads are changed

rear brake discs slightly lipped due to wear, advise replacement next time pads are changed

Pass 18 May 2010 40,945 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 40,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2009 34,303 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 27,178 miles

All four tyres worn close to wear indicators

Both front suspension arm inner bushes play but not excessive at present time.

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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WF05 KYH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WF05 KYH, 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 WF05 KYH registered?

WF05 KYH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 June 2005.

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