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PX05 WGK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

208,737 mi
Last recorded208,737 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 WGK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 208,737 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 204,389 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 197,602 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 190,651 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 186,863 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 181,402 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 175,515 miles

n/s front strut has slight fluid leak

Pass 15 Mar 2019 171,215 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 164,961 miles

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

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

eml light on

Pass 22 Mar 2017 159,492 miles

engine eml on

Pass 17 Mar 2016 153,187 miles

covers fitted unable to see all testable items

rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2015 147,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slight pitting

Pass 17 Mar 2014 142,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside headlamp condesation

Fail 13 Mar 2014 142,164 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside headlamp condesation

Pass 19 Mar 2013 134,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2013 134,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 123,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside parking brake not as good as offside

Pass 25 Mar 2011 107,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and undershields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2010 89,762 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 70,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside handbrake performance low

Pass 31 Mar 2008 50,969 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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PX05 WGK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 PX05 WGK, 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 PX05 WGK registered?

PX05 WGK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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