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WR05 CMX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

167,256 mi
Last recorded167,256 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 CMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 167,256 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Pass 5 Dec 2024 163,133 miles

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

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

REAR SUSP RUSTY

Pass 8 Dec 2023 158,199 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension parts getting rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2022 152,242 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Anti freeze leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 151,963 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Very dim (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected ABS pump (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Anti freeze leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 144,764 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 138,281 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slightly dim (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 132,420 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2019 132,420 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2018 124,682 miles

Rear brake backing plates very rusty

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 5 Dec 2017 116,714 miles

REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATES VERY RUSTY

Pass 6 Dec 2016 107,604 miles

Offside Rear Inner Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f o/s/f brake back plate slightly corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2015 99,429 miles

n/s/r o/s/f brake back plates slightly corrroded

oil leak engine area

under trays fitted covering some components

Pass 8 Dec 2014 90,129 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 90,129 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 83,062 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 75,709 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 68,560 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 63,165 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 55,504 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 52,074 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2008 50,510 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 50,510 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WR05 CMX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WR05 CMX, 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 WR05 CMX registered?

WR05 CMX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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