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WN05 RKF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,050 mi
Last recorded189,050 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 189,050 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 189,050 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 184,646 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 184,646 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 183,557 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 179,184 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 179,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 168,977 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 159,585 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 151,625 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 139,135 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)

child seats fitted to rear passenger seats not allowing full inspection of a adult belt

front brake discs are very poor

passenger air bag turned off

wipers poor

Pass 10 Mar 2015 127,309 miles

air bag turned off

childs fitted to rear passenger seats / adult seatbelts not fully inspected

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 3 Mar 2015 127,088 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

air bag turned off

childs fitted to rear passenger seats / adult seatbelts not fully inspected

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2014 116,647 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 107,368 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 96,757 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 84,639 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 69,372 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 69,372 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 60,999 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 60,999 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f cv boot small pinhole

Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,965 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 RKF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WN05 RKF, 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 RKF registered?

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

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