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WA05 DFV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

125,057 mi
Last recorded125,057 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 DFV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 125,057 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside lower arms rear bushes very slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 18 Feb 2025 119,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Rear trye worn on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2024 112,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 15 Feb 2024 112,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Feb 2023 105,390 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 14 Feb 2023 105,390 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced in door mirror housing (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Feb 2022 97,885 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 17 Feb 2022 97,885 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Feb 2021 90,398 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 24 Feb 2020 84,848 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 18 Feb 2019 77,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 77,136 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Feb 2018 69,030 miles

sill covers fitted

under body cover fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2018 69,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

under body cover fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 63,537 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 52,910 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 49,458 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 45,505 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 42,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2012 40,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 38,483 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 36,408 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 34,495 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 32,231 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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WA05 DFV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WA05 DFV, 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 WA05 DFV registered?

WA05 DFV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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