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WN05 RKE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,141 mi
Last recorded133,141 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 RKE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2015 133,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 133,141 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 121,749 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 121,702 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 112,144 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 112,133 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 106,682 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 101,588 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 101,582 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 85,418 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 85,119 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 71,966 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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WN05 RKE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WN05 RKE, 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 WN05 RKE registered?

WN05 RKE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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The MOT history for WN05 RKE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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