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WJ05 LGF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

217,934 mi
Last recorded217,934 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 LGF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2011 217,934 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 203,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front inner cv boot split

nearside front steering arm has slight movmemt at its fixings

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2010 192,190 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 176,738 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 164,919 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 149,898 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 121,065 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 102,806 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 LGF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LGF, 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 LGF registered?

WJ05 LGF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is WJ05 LGF safe to buy?

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