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WV55 OHD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,229 mi
Last recorded100,229 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 OHD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 100,229 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 100,229 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 94,949 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 92,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm of tread left 205/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm of tread left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 87,207 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 87,061 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2013 82,854 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 73,986 miles

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

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 26 Sep 2012 73,986 miles

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

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

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

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,172 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2010 46,905 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 46,905 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,300 miles

n/s/f tyre badly perished

o/s/f tyre badly perished

Pass 22 Aug 2008 31,116 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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WV55 OHD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 OHD, 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 OHD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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