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WF55 DVN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

277,881 mi
Last recorded277,881 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 DVN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 277,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both number plates slightly poor condition

both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

clutch / dual mass flywheel noisey

engine management light on

offside front outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2017 262,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear caliper handbrake lever pulled forward / handbrake effort low

eml light on

Pass 4 Apr 2016 248,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper handbrake lever pulled forward slightly

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk cover missing

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

Offside Front sidelight dim

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

eml on

Fail 4 Apr 2016 248,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper handbrake lever pulled forward slightly

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk cover missing

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

Offside Front sidelight dim

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

eml on

Pass 30 Mar 2015 230,020 miles

a.b.s. unit damp.

e.m.l. on.

Fail 30 Mar 2015 230,020 miles

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

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

a.b.s. unit damp.

e.m.l. on.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 212,024 miles

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

e.m.l. on

rear subframe corroded.

Fail 10 Apr 2014 211,409 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

e.m.l. on

rear subframe corroded.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 187,919 miles

eml on

nearside rear seat belt buckle outer casing damaged.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 165,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear seat belt buckle incomplete

Fail 10 Apr 2012 165,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear seat belt buckle incomplete

Pass 14 Apr 2011 145,257 miles

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

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

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

engine managment light on

rear discs poor condition .

Pass 21 Apr 2010 124,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

nearside rear seat belt locking mechanism outer cover missing

Fail 20 Apr 2010 124,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

nearside rear seat belt locking mechanism outer cover missing

Fail 11 Sep 2009 115,492 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 115,492 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 87,005 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 87,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front 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 DVN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DVN, 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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WF55 DVN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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