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WF05 ZBT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,805 mi
Last recorded165,805 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 ZBT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 165,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condension in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights wont adjust ? now had to adjust o/s to get into speck advise dont move inner adjuster till repaired ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread to max limit (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 165,794 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding foot or hand brake ? not wheel bearing not fully tested ? (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condension in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights wont adjust ? now had to adjust o/s to get into speck advise dont move inner adjuster till repaired ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated due to nail in tread which is leaking (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread to max limit (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 153,061 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condension in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 May 2019 153,061 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condension in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 141,639 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condension in lamp please keep checked (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded please keep checked (3.5.1i)

Rear n/s brake disc corroded and o/s missing

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 141,606 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condension in lamp please keep checked (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded please keep checked (3.5.1i)

Rear n/s brake disc corroded and o/s missing

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

Pass 3 May 2017 131,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged near caliper cut out of rubber to max limit please keep checked (3.6.B.4d)

both rear and n/s/front brake disc backing plates corroded and o/s/front missing

Pass 4 Apr 2016 118,925 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 11,687 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 110,037 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2014 110,021 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2012 88,463 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 88,463 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 56,177 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 41,935 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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WF05 ZBT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZBT, 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 ZBT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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