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WF55 DVG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,691 mi
Last recorded120,691 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 DVG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 120,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 119,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 118,687 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 118,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 116,718 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 116,718 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 113,221 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 113,221 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working mirror type (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 110,602 miles

Offside Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Side Mirror Indicator (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Under-shields Damaged But Adequately Supported

Pass 4 Nov 2016 109,083 miles

replace timing belt if due

slight chip to wind screen

Pass 6 Nov 2015 107,569 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2015 107,569 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2014 106,118 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 104,242 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 104,239 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 100,723 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on dash,

nearside front and nears reartyres wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2012 100,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on dash,

nearside front and nears reartyres wearing inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2011 96,552 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on dash

Pass 17 Nov 2011 96,552 miles

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

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

engine light on dash

Fail 17 Nov 2010 92,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine and air bag light on dash

Pass 17 Nov 2010 92,865 miles

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

engine and air bag light on dash

Pass 23 Sep 2009 85,126 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

pad warning on on dash

Pass 21 Oct 2008 68,406 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 68,406 miles

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

Offside 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 DVG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DVG, 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 DVG registered?

WF55 DVG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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