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WG05 HCE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,491 mi
Last recorded91,491 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 HCE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 91,491 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENG LIGHT ON

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 91,491 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

ENGINE MANAGEMENG LIGHT ON

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 84,790 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 76,770 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 70,167 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 62,923 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 57,987 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 48,135 miles

Front wiper blades leave streaks across screen

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2012 48,135 miles

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

Front wiper blades leave streaks across screen

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 39,691 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 32,198 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyres worn on inside edge

rear tyres worn unevenly/in patches

Fail 26 May 2010 32,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn on inside edge

rear tyres worn unevenly/in patches

Pass 28 Apr 2009 25,012 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 25,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine leaking oil

Nail in o/s/r tyre

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat adulit belt not checked porperly

Pass 23 May 2008 18,187 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 HCE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WG05 HCE, 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 HCE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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