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WA05 WPL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

204,713 mi
Last recorded204,713 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 WPL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 204,713 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen Stone chips

Fail 24 Sep 2024 204,656 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen Stone chips

Pass 25 Sep 2023 193,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 182,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 171,475 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside, Offside front and Offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 171,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working Door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside, Offside front and Offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 163,409 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 163,408 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 144,805 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 128,994 miles

Engine management lamp on

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

Pass 13 May 2017 113,588 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 113,568 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 98,147 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 98,147 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 82,121 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 82,121 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2014 72,446 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 55,575 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 May 2013 55,575 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 May 2012 48,671 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 18 May 2012 48,669 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 43,553 miles

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)

Fail 6 May 2011 43,500 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

wiper blades slightly smeary

Pass 21 May 2010 37,583 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 60,221 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 29,393 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 22,491 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 WPL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WA05 WPL, 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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WA05 WPL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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