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WG05 HCJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,127 mi
Last recorded97,127 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 97,127 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

noise detected from near side rear brake

windscreen washers weak

wiper blades worn

Pass 2 Apr 2014 90,938 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 90,938 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 78,468 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 78,468 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 74,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 74,066 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 67,953 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 67,953 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 56,577 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 56,577 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 33,234 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 33,234 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 28,483 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 28,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 20,459 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 HCJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 HCJ, 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 HCJ registered?

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

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