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WV05 SVZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

236,644 mi
Last recorded236,644 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 SVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 236,644 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 236,644 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 218,115 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 15 Sep 2014 200,174 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 200,174 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 181,013 miles

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

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

advise all 4 tyres worn close to limit

Fail 4 Mar 2014 181,013 miles

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

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

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

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

advise all 4 tyres worn close to limit

Pass 23 Feb 2013 165,496 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 44,878 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 131,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 131,570 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 123,549 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 123,499 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 105,385 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 87,451 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 68,323 miles

Advise both front tyres deteriorating in between treads

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

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

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

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 SVZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV05 SVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV05 SVZ registered?

WV05 SVZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is WV05 SVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV05 SVZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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