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WF05 MXY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,714 mi
Last recorded139,714 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 MXY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 139,714 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track arm worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 137,279 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has wear

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has wear

Fail 26 Mar 2020 137,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Brake hose excessively deteriorated ,(perished and split ) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Brake hose excessively deteriorated ,(perished and split ) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has wear

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has wear

Pass 26 Mar 2019 134,233 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 129,837 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 123,420 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 123,419 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 111,767 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

NSF tyre perished & worn close to limit

Pass 3 Apr 2015 103,997 miles

O/S/R tyre slightly perished

Screen wipers slightly poor

Slight play in O/S inner track rod ball joint

Pass 26 Mar 2014 97,430 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 97,342 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 89,902 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 89,705 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Dash warning light on

Pass 7 Mar 2012 81,302 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 74,308 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 66,252 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 59,834 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 49,253 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MXY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WF05 MXY, 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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WF05 MXY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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