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WG05 OBD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,617 mi
Last recorded117,617 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 OBD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 117,617 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 117,552 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 115,932 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 113,070 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 109,788 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 105,689 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 105,689 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 101,798 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 98,294 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 94,176 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 91,442 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 78,216 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2010 61,813 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 61,813 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 46,261 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 28,902 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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WG05 OBD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WG05 OBD, 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 WG05 OBD registered?

WG05 OBD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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