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WV55 KWE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,505 mi
Last recorded158,505 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 KWE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 158,505 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 158,186 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn vertical drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder bald worn through to secondary rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play vertical drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 150,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

windscreen washers weak

Pass 9 Jul 2020 142,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

child seat incorrectly fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2020 142,749 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

child seat incorrectly fitted

Pass 3 May 2019 131,197 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2019 131,189 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 126,473 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 116,856 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 116,856 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 106,324 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 96,877 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 87,964 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 79,801 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 69,901 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 61,532 miles

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

advise child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Fail 16 Apr 2011 61,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 12 Apr 2010 53,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 May 2009 45,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2009 45,242 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 39,833 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WV55 KWE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WV55 KWE, 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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WV55 KWE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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