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NL05 WKW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

196,888 mi
Last recorded196,888 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 WKW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 196,888 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 188,223 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 178,464 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 178,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 170,100 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 170,096 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 153,255 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 153,255 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 141,881 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 127,704 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 115,035 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2018 115,035 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2018 105,022 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 105,022 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 91,896 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 91,896 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 84,514 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 75,925 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 69,927 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 63,786 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 57,190 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 50,155 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 50,155 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 41,740 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 34,526 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 27,367 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 27,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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NL05 WKW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 NL05 WKW, 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 NL05 WKW registered?

NL05 WKW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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