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WV05 HWA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

181,076 mi
Last recorded181,076 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 HWA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 181,076 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 May 2017 181,012 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

EML on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner side (4.1.E.1)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3b)

fuel cooler insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2016 175,831 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 175,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 170,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

battery incorrectly fitted but secure

Fail 25 Apr 2015 170,991 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Spare tyre defective

battery incorrectly fitted but secure

Pass 8 May 2014 161,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front lower arm bushs deteriorated

both rear tyres very low/deteriorated

engine management lamp on

Fail 7 May 2014 161,707 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front lower arm bushs deteriorated

both rear tyres very low/deteriorated

engine management lamp on

o/s/r wheel binding

Fail 18 Apr 2013 134,699 miles

engine management light on

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all discs has corrosoion on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2013 134,699 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all discs has corrosoion on edges

engine management light on

Pass 30 Apr 2012 115,150 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 93,905 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 74,647 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 71,188 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 57,491 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 56,749 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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WV05 HWA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WV05 HWA, 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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WV05 HWA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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