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WG55 LWF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,090 mi
Last recorded154,090 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 LWF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 154,090 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 147,080 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 134,214 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 126,002 miles

lower front suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 11 Sep 2015 115,664 miles

dampness around front shock units..

slight uneven wear on rear tyres..

Pass 23 Sep 2014 104,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 104,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 93,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front drive boot damp

Pass 17 Sep 2012 82,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 72,008 miles

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

inner faces of both front brake disc pitting STRONGLY ADVISE TO BE REPLACED SOON

offside rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2010 61,463 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 50,974 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES wearing on edges.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 37,872 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 37,872 miles

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

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 LWF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LWF, 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 LWF registered?

WG55 LWF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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