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WR05 UNY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,833 mi
Last recorded142,833 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 UNY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 142,833 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 142,833 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 136,702 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 131,111 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 126,151 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 126,149 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 116,994 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 116,994 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 107,430 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

off-side front outer cv gaitor shows signs of grease although no split found.

Fail 8 Jul 2013 107,415 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

off-side front outer cv gaitor shows signs of grease although no split found.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 103,910 miles

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 8 Jul 2011 100,008 miles

Advise,rear tyre tread low.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 93,694 miles

Advise n\s\f balding on outer edge

Fail 2 Jul 2010 93,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Advise n\s\f balding on outer edge

Pass 20 Jun 2009 87,246 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 58,838 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 58,833 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s/f inner c.v gaitor split

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 UNY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WR05 UNY, 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 UNY registered?

WR05 UNY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is WR05 UNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR05 UNY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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