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WG05 GVR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

147,065 mi
Last recorded147,065 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 GVR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 147,065 miles

Both front brake disc backing plate corroded.

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 147,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Both front brake disc backing plate corroded.

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 140,244 miles

Corrosion to brake discs back plates

Pass 1 Jul 2015 131,987 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 119,151 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 84,290 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 105,655 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 93,049 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 79,130 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 65,334 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 50,363 miles

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 GVR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WG05 GVR, 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 WG05 GVR registered?

WG05 GVR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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The MOT history for WG05 GVR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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