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WN55 XOJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

214,829 mi
Last recorded214,829 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 XOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 214,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 189,714 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 181,785 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 181,785 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Jun 2016 179,176 miles

both rear tyre`s inner edge`s worn

engine management light on

nearside front tyre under inflated

Pass 24 Nov 2015 177,588 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 166,927 miles

engine management light om

Fail 28 Nov 2014 166,927 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light om

Pass 6 Nov 2013 148,954 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2012 133,533 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front suspension struts slightly damp

nearside front tyre slight cracking

nearside rear tyre coming close to legal limit

Fail 16 Nov 2012 133,533 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front suspension struts slightly damp

nearside front tyre slight cracking

nearside rear tyre coming close to legal limit

Pass 26 Oct 2011 115,535 miles

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

both macpherson struts slighly leaking

offside repeater lenz broken

Fail 25 Oct 2011 115,535 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both macpherson struts slighly leaking

offside repeater lenz broken

Pass 12 Oct 2010 103,655 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both rear tyres close to the legal limit

offside fog light lense cracked

oil on min level

Fail 12 Oct 2010 103,655 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

both rear tyres close to the legal limit

offside fog light lense cracked

oil on min level

Pass 2 Oct 2009 93,706 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 81,726 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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WN55 XOJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WN55 XOJ, 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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WN55 XOJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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