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WV55 OHE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,659 mi
Last recorded171,659 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 171,659 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 155,670 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 148,620 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Nov 2015 148,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 137,088 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 28 Oct 2013 124,286 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 124,286 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 113,087 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 113,087 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 100,828 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 79,952 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 79,859 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 56,730 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 42,483 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 OHE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 OHE, 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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What year was WV55 OHE registered?

WV55 OHE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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