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WR05 JNZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

233,150 mi
Last recorded233,150 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 JNZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 233,150 miles

Brake pads wear sensor light on

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 226,119 miles

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

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

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

osr and nsr trailing arm front bushes are deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2025 226,112 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust system insecure center pipe sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

osr and nsr trailing arm front bushes are deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2024 218,238 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

center exhaust sleve bracket broken

osr and nsr trailing arms front bushes are deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2024 218,238 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

center exhaust sleve bracket broken

osr and nsr trailing arms front bushes are deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2023 208,907 miles

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

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

brake pads warning lamp on but pads are good

nsr tailgage shocker damage

rear subframe corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2023 208,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

brake pads warning lamp on but pads are good

nsr tailgage shocker damage

rear subframe corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2022 200,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp poor output

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 189,731 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 180,643 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres and x 2 rear tyres are perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing mirror indicator lamp lance is damage

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2020 180,643 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres and x 2 rear tyres are perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing mirror indicator lamp lance is damage

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 174,442 miles

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

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

Rear both sides brake back plates corroded

rear sub frame and rear underbody has corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2018 168,315 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s/f o/s/f bottom sills has corosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 160,770 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 154,903 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 141,599 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 126,251 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 110,930 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 94,780 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 76,994 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 53,518 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 32,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 32,705 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 26,402 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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WR05 JNZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 JNZ, 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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WR05 JNZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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