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WLZ 7132

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,334 mi
Last recorded163,334 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLZ 7132
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 163,334 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 152,616 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2023 143,625 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2023 143,620 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 136,049 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 125,855 miles

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 125,855 miles

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 119,610 miles

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

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 108,664 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 103,001 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 96,092 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 86,739 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 77,053 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 77,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 69,076 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 58,913 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 51,697 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 42,789 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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WLZ 7132 is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WLZ 7132, 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 WLZ 7132 registered?

WLZ 7132 is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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