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WF55 OVE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,419 mi
Last recorded145,419 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 OVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 145,419 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/60x15 ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 145,419 miles

Brake leaking air and system functionality adversely affected servo pipe split (1.1.21 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component 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 Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/60x15 ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 138,279 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear brake binding

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 131,887 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 126,627 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 121,021 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 121,021 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 113,847 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 113,847 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 108,466 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 60,048 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 98,194 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 95,138 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 95,062 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 87,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 80,891 miles

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

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

lap belt missing

Pass 17 Aug 2011 73,623 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 59,792 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 48,258 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 37,042 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 37,042 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 OVE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OVE, 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 OVE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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