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WG05 DFU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,290 mi
Last recorded126,290 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 DFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 126,290 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 126,290 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 110,410 miles

Front suspension arm rear mounting bushes slightly deteriated.

Pass 5 Nov 2015 105,873 miles

Front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriated.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 102,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside front suspension arm inner front bushes slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

Pass 2 Dec 2013 97,239 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 92,508 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 87,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/sfront tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

Fail 1 Jun 2012 87,636 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/sfront tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

Pass 27 May 2011 78,298 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 78,297 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

deep cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall cords not visable STRONGLY ADVISE TO BE CHECKED FURTHER

nail in tread of offside rear tyre

slight wear to rear brake discs

Pass 1 Jun 2010 64,795 miles

Advise both front lower arm bushes are replaced soon

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front inner CV boot split

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2010 64,794 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise both front lower arm bushes are replaced soon

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front inner CV boot split

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 55,210 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 55,210 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 43,080 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 43,080 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

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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WG05 DFU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WG05 DFU, 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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WG05 DFU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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