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WV55 OHN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

49,691 mi
Last recorded49,691 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 OHN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 49,691 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 47,938 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 44,584 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 40,236 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 40,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge smooth cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 34,580 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 29,937 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 25,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 20,124 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 19,851 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 19,312 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 18,836 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 17,925 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 17,119 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 15,781 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 14,965 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 13,395 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 11,895 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 10,217 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 OHN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 WV55 OHN, 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 OHN registered?

WV55 OHN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is WV55 OHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV55 OHN shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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