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WG05 LFF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,327 mi
Last recorded134,327 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 LFF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 134,327 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and slight damage on inner wall

Fail 25 Apr 2018 134,327 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and slight damage on inner wall

Pass 23 Mar 2017 128,707 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 128,707 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Coolant is low

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 119,881 miles

Both rear axle bushes are starting to seperate

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 119,833 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear axle bushes are starting to seperate

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 109,475 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 99,527 miles

Near side front sill is damaged

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

Rear exhaust mount is deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 87,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Catalytic convertor heat sheild insecure

Off side front side tray insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 77,119 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 65,163 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 52,656 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 39,539 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 28,860 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 LFF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LFF, 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 LFF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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