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SM05 WGW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

152,112 mi
Last recorded152,112 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 WGW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 152,112 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 138,900 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 138,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner treaded edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened passenger central seatbelt cut/damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 124,249 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 111,593 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 107,171 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 102,216 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 101,576 miles

Central exhaust joint sleeve,clamps corroded,thin.not leaking

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and slight fluctuation on brake rollers (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 101,576 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment osr caliper lever not releasing (1.1.6 (c))

Central exhaust joint sleeve,clamps corroded,thin.not leaking

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and slight fluctuation on brake rollers (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 99,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slight (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 99,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slight (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake requires slight adjustment,to get rid of freeplay

Pass 14 Mar 2018 95,428 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 88,147 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 77,285 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on inner shoulders. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 70,145 miles

Nearside front brake back plate missing.

Offside front brake back plate incomplete

Pass 22 Apr 2014 62,776 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 53,540 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 42,750 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 42,739 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 34,897 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 25,158 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 16,662 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 9,611 miles

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

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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SM05 WGW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SM05 WGW, 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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SM05 WGW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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