CarVerify

Free Car Check

FE05 WMU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

167,007 mi
Last recorded167,007 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 WMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 167,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r damage but no sharp edges and door functions okay

Pass 12 Oct 2018 154,561 miles

Offside Front seat belt stalk damaged

oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear body damage

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pads getting low

Offside Front seat belt stalk damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2017 139,826 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear DOOR AND WHEEL ARCH BADLY DAMAGED AND DEFORMED.

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear BRAKE BINDING.

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 139,826 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear DOOR AND WHEEL ARCH BADLY DAMAGED AND DEFORMED.

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear BRAKE BINDING.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 126,584 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear DOOR/WHEEL ARCH DAMAGED, DIFFICULT TO OPEN.

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Oct 2016 126,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear DOOR/WHEEL ARCH DAMAGED, DIFFICULT TO OPEN.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.8mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 115,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside INDICATOR REPEATER DETERIORATED.

Nearside Rear DOOR AND WHEELARCH DAMAGED/DEFORMED.

OIL LEAK.

Fail 5 Oct 2015 115,707 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside INDICATOR REPEATER DETERIORATED.

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

Nearside Rear DOOR AND WHEELARCH DAMAGED/DEFORMED.

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

OIL LEAK.

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 106,421 miles

FAULT INDICATED AT 12v TRAILER SOCKET BELIEVED TO BE INCOMPATABILITY OF VOSA APPROVED TESTING DEVICE AND VEHICLE SYSTEM AND NOT AN ACTUAL FAULT.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Oct 2014 106,421 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FAULT INDICATED AT 12v TRAILER SOCKET BELIEVED TO BE INCOMPATABILITY OF VOSA APPROVED TESTING DEVICE AND VEHICLE SYSTEM AND NOT AN ACTUAL FAULT.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 100,012 miles

O/S/F DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2013 100,012 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/F DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 91,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Oct 2012 91,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Oct 2011 79,451 miles

VERY LARGE OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE.

Fail 17 Oct 2011 79,422 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

VERY LARGE OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 68,141 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED,

N/S WINDSCREEN WASHER JET POORLY ADJUSTED.

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2010 68,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED,

N/S WINDSCREEN WASHER JET POORLY ADJUSTED.

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2009 59,242 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON.

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY SCRUBBED.

N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY SCRUBBED.

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY SCRUBBED.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 59,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON.

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY SCRUBBED.

N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY SCRUBBED.

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY SCRUBBED.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 45,485 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 44,676 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FE05 WMU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FE05 WMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FE05 WMU?

You can check the full history of FE05 WMU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FE05 WMU registered?

FE05 WMU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is FE05 WMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 WMU shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE05 WMU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FE05 WMU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.