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WR05 UOB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

136,569 mi
Last recorded136,569 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 UOB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 136,569 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 118,317 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 103,815 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 103,815 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 92,235 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test MIRROR ()

Pass 19 May 2020 76,305 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 76,305 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 61,547 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 52,293 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 47,671 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 47,670 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 43,002 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 43,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 39,411 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 35,703 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 31,097 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 27,064 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 22,998 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 19,458 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 15,201 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 12,007 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 UOB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UOB, 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 WR05 UOB registered?

WR05 UOB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is WR05 UOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR05 UOB shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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