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WM55 MCL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

186,046 mi
Last recorded186,046 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM55 MCL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 186,046 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 183,618 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 182,155 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 172,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 163,671 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 163,671 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 40,778 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 36,358 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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WM55 MCL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WM55 MCL, 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 WM55 MCL registered?

WM55 MCL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is WM55 MCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM55 MCL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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