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WL05 BZD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,838 mi
Last recorded98,838 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 BZD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 98,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Upper Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 98,413 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 98,412 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration due to split boost pipe (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive due to boost pipe leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 98,392 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2021 98,392 miles

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

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

Offside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 98,313 miles

Both rear brake sticky

Offside Rear Tyre perishing and cracking

Fail 23 May 2019 98,308 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Both rear brake sticky

Offside Rear Tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 22 May 2018 97,954 miles

Both rear brakes sticky

Eml on

Offside Rear Tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 19 May 2017 97,363 miles

EML ON

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 96,610 miles

EML on

Offside Front wiper

Offside Rear tyre nail

rear brakes sticky

Pass 26 May 2015 95,940 miles

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r + o/s/r brakes sticky

Pass 20 May 2014 95,164 miles

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes sticky

Pass 30 May 2013 94,449 miles

EML light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre nail + perrishing

rear brakes sticky

Fail 24 May 2013 94,443 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

EML light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre nail + perrishing

rear brakes sticky

Pass 22 May 2012 93,442 miles

Brake pad's warning lamp on,[ n/s/f wire cut]

Eml lamp staying on.

Mass air flow sensor?

Fail 18 May 2012 93,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pad's warning lamp on,[ n/s/f wire cut]

Eml lamp staying on.

Front brake disc's lipped.

Maf senor ?

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2011 92,208 miles

brake pads warning lamp staying on

engine warning lamp staying on

Pass 28 May 2010 83,845 miles

oil 4 - service due?

Pass 21 May 2009 67,307 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2008 51,793 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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WL05 BZD 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 75%.

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 WL05 BZD, 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 WL05 BZD registered?

WL05 BZD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is WL05 BZD safe to buy?

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