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WG55 LVZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

186,366 mi
Last recorded186,366 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 LVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 186,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 182,093 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under body corrosion, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Fail 23 Feb 2022 182,089 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OSF/NSF (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under body corrosion, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Pass 23 Feb 2021 177,896 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 176,017 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 171,292 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 171,239 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 166,851 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 160,431 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt os/f ns/f (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os/f ns/f (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 154,111 miles

brakes passed on limits-front discs worn and corroded-front brakes juddering slightly

rear x2 shockers damp

Fail 20 Feb 2016 154,377 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively & offside (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under trays fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 147,623 miles

x2 front tyres low-parking brake travel-n/s/r/ shocker damp

Pass 15 Feb 2014 140,966 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 140,966 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 133,474 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 133,474 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 126,837 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 118,341 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 113,060 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 106,528 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 106,528 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 75,999 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 75,999 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 LVZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 WG55 LVZ, 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 WG55 LVZ registered?

WG55 LVZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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