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B7 WTP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

75,210 mi
Last recorded75,210 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 WTP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 75,210 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 72,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 69,759 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 66,548 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 64,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 62,079 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 62,079 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 57,654 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 56,428 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 56,427 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 52,332 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside & offside cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 52,332 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside & offside cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 50,661 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 48,072 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 46,732 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 44,436 miles

advise all tyres cracking

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 42,517 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 42,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 39,740 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 36,205 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 32,013 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 26,610 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 19,915 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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B7 WTP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 B7 WTP, 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 B7 WTP registered?

B7 WTP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is B7 WTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 WTP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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