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WF05 FNS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

167,270 mi
Last recorded167,270 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 FNS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 167,270 miles

suspension rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2025 164,367 miles

suspension corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2024 161,153 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 161,153 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 155,064 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all - front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both - deteriorated - resulting poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Requirements only just met (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 on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted as original (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 155,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all - front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both - deteriorated - resulting poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Requirements only just met (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 on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted as original (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking Brake efficiency Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 17 Jan 2023 155,059 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Requirements only just met (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated - resulting poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamps unit craked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay plastic undertray fitted as original (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 147,413 miles

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

Offside rack boot damp

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 147,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside rack boot damp

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 141,656 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rack boot damp

Pass 4 Apr 2018 136,662 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

both front wish bone rear bushes have slight play

both rear rims dented on there inner edge

front and rear brake discs worn and have a lip on there outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2017 129,699 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 124,364 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 120,368 miles

o/s/f shock absorber damp

small oil leaks

Pass 12 Mar 2014 114,004 miles

n/s/r pads low

o/s/r tyre perished

small cuts n/s/f tyre

small oil leaks

Pass 6 Apr 2013 110,452 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 105,776 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake discs slightly worn/lipped

front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split away

Pass 30 Mar 2011 101,189 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 96,158 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2009 91,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2008 86,103 miles

Oil leak

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 FNS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WF05 FNS, 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 WF05 FNS registered?

WF05 FNS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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