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WF55 MKO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,222 mi
Last recorded155,222 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 MKO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 155,222 miles

Components under vehicle has surface rust

Fail 27 Oct 2021 155,222 miles

Components under vehicle has surface rust

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 154,375 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 151,194 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 146,791 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 142,519 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 142,519 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 138,079 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 138,079 miles

Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 133,227 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 125,273 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 125,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 188,566 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 108,983 miles

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 15 Jun 2012 108,983 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 11 May 2011 97,283 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 97,283 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted & worn

Pass 5 May 2010 84,757 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 76,763 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 76,762 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 64,162 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

minor grease leak from n/s outer drive shaft gaitor.

small split in n/s inner drive shaft gaitor.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 64,162 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

minor grease leak from n/s outer drive shaft gaitor.

small split in n/s inner drive shaft gaitor.

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 MKO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MKO, 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 MKO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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