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WV55 VMD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,981 mi
Last recorded148,981 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 VMD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 148,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 146,771 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 145,775 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 144,502 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 142,356 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 145,097 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 137,331 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 134,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres inner edge worn

o/s/f brake back plate corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2014 126,170 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside and offside rear disc backplates corroded and incomplete

nearside front heavily worn on inner shoulder slight on nearside rear

nearside rear shock dust cover missing

nearside rear wheelbearing slight play

Fail 5 Jul 2014 126,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside and offside rear disc backplates corroded and incomplete

nearside front heavily worn on inner shoulder slight on nearside rear

nearside rear shock dust cover missing

nearside rear wheelbearing slight play

Pass 20 Jul 2013 116,272 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

offside front abs cable insecure fouling wheel

wiper blades worn

Pass 25 Jul 2012 104,160 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 97,316 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 87,381 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 87,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 66,197 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 66,197 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 49,651 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 49,651 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 46,976 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 VMD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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