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WR05 YTF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,818 mi
Last recorded127,818 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 YTF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 127,818 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 126,058 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 124,079 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 124,079 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 122,098 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 119,604 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 116,908 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 113,691 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 111,288 miles

Offside Rear 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))

centre exhaust clamp corroded

n/s rear arch needs attention

o/s front brake low efficiency

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2019 111,284 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear 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))

centre exhaust clamp corroded

n/s rear arch needs attention

o/s front brake low efficiency

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2018 105,925 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front brake back plates corroded

o/s rear brake back plate missing

Fail 2 Jul 2018 105,925 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front brake back plates corroded

o/s rear brake back plate missing

Pass 7 Jul 2017 102,113 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 102,020 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 93,673 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 85,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2015 85,838 miles

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

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2014 79,693 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 6 Jul 2013 73,009 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 73,009 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 64,405 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 63,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 53,909 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres cords very close to showing on inner shoulders

Pass 29 Jun 2010 41,055 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 29,717 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r lens has a hole in it

Pass 3 Jun 2008 20,790 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 YTF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YTF, 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 YTF registered?

WR05 YTF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is WR05 YTF safe to buy?

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