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WM54 UYH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

107,178 mi
Last recorded107,178 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 UYH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 107,178 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 97,463 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 84,738 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 79,539 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 71,395 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 72,388 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 69,814 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 68,484 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 68,067 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 67,254 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 66,196 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 65,017 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 63,932 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 62,443 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 61,010 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper blade smearing

Pass 18 Jan 2012 59,092 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 56,768 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 54,841 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 50,730 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 47,351 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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WM54 UYH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige 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 WM54 UYH, 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

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What year was WM54 UYH registered?

WM54 UYH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 February 2005.

Is WM54 UYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM54 UYH 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.

Does WM54 UYH have outstanding finance?

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