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WM05 RRU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

172,878 mi
Last recorded172,878 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 RRU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 172,878 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 172,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 168,058 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 162,328 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 162,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe next to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe next to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 154,872 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe next to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe next to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 149,170 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe next to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe next to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 149,170 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe next to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe next to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 142,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe next to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe next to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 142,780 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe connection on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe next to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe next to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 132,849 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 123,533 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 115,448 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 7 Sep 2016 115,448 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Sep 2015 107,244 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Sep 2014 97,405 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 97,405 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 88,484 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 88,484 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 79,267 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 68,029 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 56,093 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 45,218 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 38,376 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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WM05 RRU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WM05 RRU, 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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WM05 RRU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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