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HX05 WCJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

228,645 mi
Last recorded228,645 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 WCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 228,645 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both rear brake pipe's across axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear seat back rest lower hinge broken (back rest secure in upright position)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arm's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 228,645 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both rear brake pipe's across axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arm's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 220,527 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 206,465 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 194,967 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2022 194,967 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2021 180,593 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 13 May 2020 174,485 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 162,524 miles

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

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

engine covers and under shields fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2019 162,524 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under shields fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2018 147,453 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2017 134,608 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 122,118 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover fitted

undersheilds fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2016 122,080 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover fitted

undersheilds fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 108,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 98,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 88,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise front tyre wear uneven

Pass 20 Apr 2012 79,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Apr 2011 66,793 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 54,501 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 39,713 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 24,023 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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HX05 WCJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HX05 WCJ, 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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HX05 WCJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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