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OY05 WJN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

191,194 mi
Last recorded191,194 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 WJN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 191,194 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Suspension rod modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 191,194 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension rod modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 178,421 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 171,443 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 171,443 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 168,080 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 160,399 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 160,321 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 148,524 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 136,645 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 136,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2018 127,977 miles

O/S/R SEAT BELT NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED +BOTH REAR ARM BUSHES CRACKING

Fail 7 Jul 2018 127,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

O/S/R SEAT BELT NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED +BOTH REAR ARM BUSHES CRACKING

Pass 20 Jul 2017 115,581 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 103,260 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 103,260 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 97,822 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2015 97,822 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2014 94,422 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 90,677 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 82,103 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 72,523 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 64,316 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 55,927 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 41,875 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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OY05 WJN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OY05 WJN, 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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OY05 WJN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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