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WF05 BHD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

30,541 mi
Last recorded30,541 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 BHD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 30,541 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front flexible brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are deteriorating cracking . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front suspension components have corrosion front suspension arms front hubs front antiroll bar .

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

Rear all rear suspension components have corrosion .rear subframe rear suspension arms rear antiroll bar rearcoil springs .

Fail 4 Jun 2026 30,541 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front flexible brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are deteriorating cracking . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fitted new aero blades . (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front suspension components have corrosion front suspension arms front hubs front antiroll bar .

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

Rear all rear suspension components have corrosion .rear subframe rear suspension arms rear antiroll bar rearcoil springs .

Pass 22 May 2025 30,192 miles

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

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

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

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

underside components have surface corrosion

Fail 21 May 2025 30,190 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 55 16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

underside components have surface corrosion

Pass 24 May 2024 30,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted .

Fail 24 May 2024 30,033 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall badly cracked deep enough to reach the cords .205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted .

Pass 15 Jun 2023 29,524 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 29,521 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 29,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs have corrosion . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes are deteriorating cracking . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule has corrosion to the ferrule . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking between tread blocks 205/55r16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs have corrosion . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 29,268 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs have corrosion . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes are deteriorating cracking . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule has corrosion to the ferrule . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking between tread blocks 205/55r16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs have corrosion . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 29,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 29,053 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 28,679 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has some cracking between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 28,679 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has some cracking between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 27,868 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 May 2019 27,867 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all four too white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2018 26,305 miles

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

o/s outer drive shaft boot deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2017 24,777 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner tread

Fail 6 Jun 2017 24,777 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner tread

Pass 31 May 2016 23,322 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner tread

Fail 8 Jun 2015 22,225 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 22,225 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 21,759 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 3 Jun 2014 21,759 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2013 21,024 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 21,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2012 20,033 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 18,052 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 16,740 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 13,995 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 13,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2008 11,485 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 11,485 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner treads but both have 1.6mm cross the central 3/4 of tread at time of the test

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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WF05 BHD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 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 WF05 BHD, 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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WF05 BHD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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