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WP05 GWY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,982 mi
Last recorded117,982 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 GWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 117,982 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 100,389 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 87,233 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 87,231 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 86,303 miles

all brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2014 85,066 miles

front & rear brake disc's worn & corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 84,076 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front & rear brake disc's slightly corroded

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Aug 2012 82,986 miles

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

front brake discs rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2011 81,866 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 80,524 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 78,779 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 78,779 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 70,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs sligtht lipp

rear pads 50% worn

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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WP05 GWY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WP05 GWY, 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 WP05 GWY registered?

WP05 GWY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2005.

Is WP05 GWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP05 GWY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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