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WR05 YSU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

199,239 mi
Last recorded199,239 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 YSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 199,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 186,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake disc back dust plate corroded

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

both front brake disc back dust plate corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2023 186,077 miles

Brake disc contaminated both rear inner side (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake disc back dust plate corroded

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

both front brake disc back dust plate corroded

Pass 30 May 2022 183,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2022 183,787 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 180,610 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder cracking - 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder cracking - 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2021 180,609 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder cracking - 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder cracking - 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 177,327 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking - 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking - 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 177,324 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking - 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking - 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 173,901 miles

ALL 4 BRAKE BACKING PLATES CORRODED BUT SECURE

Pass 16 Apr 2018 170,258 miles

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

all brake backing plates corroded but secure

Fail 13 Apr 2018 170,247 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

all brake backing plates corroded but secure

Pass 13 Apr 2017 166,865 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 163,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 159,222 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s n/s front brake back plate rusted but secure

Pass 24 Mar 2014 145,595 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 145,595 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 129,590 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 112,168 miles

Both front brake backing plates are slightly deteriorated,ok at test,not fouling.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Mar 2012 112,168 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front brake backing plates are slightly deteriorated,ok at test,not fouling.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 97,474 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 81,600 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 81,600 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 May 2009 68,320 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 19 May 2008 50,964 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 YSU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YSU, 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 YSU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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