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WJ05 LFE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,675 mi
Last recorded89,675 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 LFE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 89,675 miles

damage to both sills

slight distortion on nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2011 81,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front brake discs worn

advise o/s/f tyre wearing close to limit and worn on inner edge and has a nail

advise rear brake discs worn and rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Sep 2010 69,097 miles

advise front brake discs worn

advise rear brake discs worn

Fail 14 Sep 2010 69,097 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise front brake discs worn

advise rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Sep 2009 56,793 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 44,188 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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WJ05 LFE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WJ05 LFE, 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 WJ05 LFE registered?

WJ05 LFE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is WJ05 LFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 LFE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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