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WG55 SNY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,356 mi
Last recorded171,356 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 171,356 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 171,339 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 159,999 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 146,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 135,033 miles

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 124,684 miles

All brake backing plates corroded

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

Oil level low

Fail 22 Jan 2016 124,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All brake backing plates corroded

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

Oil level low

Pass 19 Jan 2015 111,959 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 111,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 89,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 80,967 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 60,949 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 68,537 miles

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

rear tyres wearing inner edges[offside quite worn]

Pass 9 Feb 2011 55,621 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 55,621 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 39,218 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 31,382 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 SNY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SNY, 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 SNY registered?

WG55 SNY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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