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WF55 DSV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,004 mi
Last recorded137,004 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 DSV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 137,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 132,769 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms corroded front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 132,761 miles

Braking system leaking Vacuum leak to servo (1.1.3 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms corroded front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 130,819 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 127,479 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 122,980 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 122,975 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 8 May 2017 118,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 116,281 miles

Engine has an oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2016 116,269 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine has an oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2015 113,618 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 113,618 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 106,894 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 88,809 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 88,740 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 64,707 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2012 64,706 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly pitted

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGES

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2011 57,410 miles

front brake discs rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2010 48,291 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Sep 2009 39,499 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 39,499 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 34,119 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 34,119 miles

Nearside Front 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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WF55 DSV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 WF55 DSV, 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 WF55 DSV registered?

WF55 DSV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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