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WU05 EFD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

195,098 mi
Last recorded195,098 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 EFD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 195,098 miles

Corrosion to floor and suspension components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 185,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 185,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 166,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2023 166,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 152,130 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively O/S and N/S (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Oct 2021 152,130 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively O/S and N/S (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 147,069 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively o/s n/s (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 136,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 136,801 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 120,743 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 107,713 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 101,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Mar 2017 101,922 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Feb 2016 91,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing thin

Fail 29 Feb 2016 91,936 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing thin

Pass 27 Feb 2015 81,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wiper smeer screen slightly

Fail 27 Feb 2015 81,709 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wiper smeer screen slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2014 72,332 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 72,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 62,966 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 50,061 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 37,032 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 32,797 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 27,662 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 21,915 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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WU05 EFD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WU05 EFD, 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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WU05 EFD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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