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WF55 MKL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

198,691 mi
Last recorded198,691 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 198,691 miles

FUEL filler cap is a temp locking type

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 192,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight damage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

glow plug light on

temp locking fuel cap

Pass 11 Jul 2023 184,410 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 175,959 miles

FUEL filler cap is a temp locking type

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 175,959 miles

FUEL filler cap is a temp locking type

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 168,302 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 155,602 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 155,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 153,324 miles

Both rear tyres perishing through tread

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

Front brake discs inner surfaces becoming worn

Offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Offside rear brake disc surfaces becoming corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2018 151,248 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2017 148,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 144,425 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 138,795 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 133,687 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 54,740 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 125,815 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 115,558 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 115,555 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 111,652 miles

airbag warning lamp indicating a system malfunction

Fail 30 Jan 2012 111,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

airbag warning lamp indicating a system malfunction

Pass 31 Jan 2011 97,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 85,033 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread

Both rear tyres worn to 1.6mm legal wear limit

Engine management lamp stays illuminated

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 67,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil level down to minimum mark on dipstick

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

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 MKL 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 78.3%.

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 MKL, 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 MKL registered?

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

Is WF55 MKL safe to buy?

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