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WL05 ETR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,142 mi
Last recorded126,142 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 ETR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 126,142 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 121,338 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 121,338 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 114,025 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 114,021 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 108,485 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 101,475 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 101,470 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 94,683 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 86,537 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 86,290 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

handbrake high.

offside rear outer upper sidelight not working.

Fail 30 Nov 2012 86,290 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

handbrake high.

offside rear outer upper sidelight not working.

Pass 28 Nov 2011 75,879 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 75,879 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine light on

front discs slightly pitted and worn

rear discs rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2011 73,755 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 58,850 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 49,789 miles

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

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

cant see inner brake pads

Fail 20 Jul 2009 49,743 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

cant see inner brake pads

Pass 30 Jun 2008 41,105 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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WL05 ETR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WL05 ETR, 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 WL05 ETR registered?

WL05 ETR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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