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WJ05 JRO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,344 mi
Last recorded85,344 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 JRO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 85,344 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted.

Fail 29 Mar 2017 85,344 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 79,073 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside and nearside front Tyres wearing on inner treads.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 73,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Sub-Frame and associated suspension components corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2015 73,286 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Sub-Frame and associated suspension components corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 66,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear Sub-Frame and associated suspension components corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 59,911 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 53,413 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 45,780 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 39,158 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 34,659 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 34,659 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 27,494 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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WJ05 JRO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WJ05 JRO, 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 WJ05 JRO registered?

WJ05 JRO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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