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WJ05 XXC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

266,467 mi
Last recorded266,467 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 XXC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 266,467 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 258,904 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 249,115 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 249,115 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 238,700 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 226,157 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 217,738 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 207,175 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 189,731 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 170,749 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 158,481 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 144,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake/Wheel has slight bind

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 121,820 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 112,857 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 97,398 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 89,504 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 75,977 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 59,083 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 42,472 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 23,529 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 XXC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 XXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WJ05 XXC?

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What year was WJ05 XXC registered?

WJ05 XXC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is WJ05 XXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 XXC shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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