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2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,894 mi
Last recorded166,894 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 SEO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 166,894 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 159,878 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 159,482 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 139,367 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 139,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2017 134,654 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (front bush) (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 134,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and o/s/f (drop links) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (front bush) (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 129,606 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 124,363 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 119,272 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 114,221 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 107,066 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 88,808 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 88,808 miles

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

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)

clutch bite point low & feels heavier than normal,will require further investigation.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 70,737 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 53,151 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 53,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 41,641 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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WR05 SEO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WR05 SEO, 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 WR05 SEO registered?

WR05 SEO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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