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WG55 CYT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

216,250 mi
Last recorded216,250 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 CYT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 216,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe lightly corroded.

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 216,248 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining spring missing. (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe lightly corroded.

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 198,825 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 171,135 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 138,067 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 114,324 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 98,621 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 81,992 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 81,992 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 71,520 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 61,211 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 61,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs worn

Pass 14 Dec 2009 47,135 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 47,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 37,599 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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WG55 CYT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel 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 WG55 CYT, 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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WG55 CYT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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