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WG05 HCH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,187 mi
Last recorded113,187 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 113,187 miles

Engine management light on

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a crack

Fail 20 Mar 2018 113,109 miles

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

Engine management light on

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a crack

Pass 24 Feb 2017 109,819 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 90,093 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable rack end bush (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 80,074 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 6 Feb 2014 69,882 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake disks slightly worn

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 6 Feb 2013 59,955 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 52,339 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 52,339 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 43,119 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 32,139 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 23,165 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 19,904 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 HCH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 HCH, 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 HCH registered?

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

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The MOT history for WG05 HCH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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