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WG55 RVN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,070 mi
Last recorded112,070 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 RVN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 112,070 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 12 Jun 2025 112,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 17 Jun 2024 107,876 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 104,474 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 100,826 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 97,738 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 93,729 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 87,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 80,584 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 73,146 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 73,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 67,583 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 67,583 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 60,504 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 55,111 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 55,106 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 48,298 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 43,942 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 38,511 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 38,511 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 33,963 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 28,182 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 22,211 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 22,066 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 RVN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG55 RVN registered?

WG55 RVN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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