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WG55 WYF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

134,530 mi
Last recorded134,530 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 WYF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2020 134,530 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 124,841 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 124,841 miles

Emissions not tested cambelt history unknown (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 105,927 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 27 Sep 2018 105,925 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower radius arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 5 Jan 2018 101,436 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 101,434 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 93,531 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Jan 2017 93,530 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 85,228 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 85,147 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 21,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres starting to wear on inside edges

Pass 27 Sep 2013 66,972 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 59,732 miles

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 55,945 miles

Slight wear and corrosion rear discs // n/s/r and both front tyres 3mm and o/s/f worn inner edge // undertrays fitted - many areas not visible

Fail 2 Aug 2011 55,944 miles

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

Slight wear and corrosion rear discs // n/s/r and both front tyres 3mm and o/s/f worn inner edge // undertrays fitted - many areas not visible

Pass 16 Nov 2010 51,584 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 42,594 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 42,594 miles

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

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 WYF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WYF, 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 WYF registered?

WG55 WYF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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