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WF55 DVB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

194,135 mi
Last recorded194,135 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 DVB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 194,135 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 190,110 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 179,205 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 178,860 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 178,860 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 175,811 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 175,811 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 170,450 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 161,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 161,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 151,357 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 142,682 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2015 135,490 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 125,689 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 116,260 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 107,582 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 93,917 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 76,063 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 61,263 miles

Front brake disc's lipped

N/S/R Bump top split

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

O/S/R Bump stop perished

Pass 2 Sep 2008 45,147 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 45,147 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 DVB 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 81%.

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 WF55 DVB, 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 DVB registered?

WF55 DVB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is WF55 DVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF55 DVB shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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