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WK55 WKA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,326 mi
Last recorded175,326 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 WKA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 175,326 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear ( Nearside & Offside ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavily Under-sealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 3 Feb 2022 171,751 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 164,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Pass 22 Jan 2020 159,251 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 148,970 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 148,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 138,992 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 138,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 128,946 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 116,073 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 116,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 107,320 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 87,638 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 87,638 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 75,447 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 75,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 61,204 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 47,079 miles

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

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

engine timing belt replacement

Fail 7 Oct 2010 47,079 miles

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

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

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

engine timing belt replacement

Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,985 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 24,989 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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WK55 WKA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WK55 WKA, 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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WK55 WKA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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