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WR55 DZY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

232,154 mi
Last recorded232,154 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 DZY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 232,154 miles

Nearside Front lower arm back bush split

Offside Front lower arm back bush split

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 232,153 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front lower arm back bush split

Offside Front lower arm back bush split

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 131,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axel (3.6.B.2c)

all rear suspension bushes worn and cracking no excessive movement

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

o/s headlight slightly insecure

spare tyre worn and flat

Fail 24 Dec 2015 131,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axel (3.6.B.2c)

all rear suspension bushes worn and cracking no excessive movement

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

o/s headlight slightly insecure

spare tyre worn and flat

Pass 12 Dec 2014 125,534 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 125,534 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre cut on inner wall

Pass 9 Dec 2013 118,836 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 110,829 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 103,765 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 97,581 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 97,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 89,225 miles

advise-undertray fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2008 81,165 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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WR55 DZY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WR55 DZY, 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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WR55 DZY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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