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WU05 EJN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

124,626 mi
Last recorded124,626 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 EJN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 124,626 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

all brake disc backing plates corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2025 123,059 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper position lamp inoperative the rest work

Fail 21 Aug 2025 123,059 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper position lamp inoperative the rest work

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 121,608 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 121,608 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 119,834 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 116,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 116,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 113,900 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 111,849 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 106,118 miles

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

nearside rear brake pads lower than offside

Pass 28 Aug 2018 98,536 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 90,284 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 82,546 miles

Brake pads warning light on

Fail 9 Aug 2016 82,546 miles

Brake pads warning light on

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 72,317 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 72,317 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 63,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery covered

Pass 3 Sep 2013 56,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2013 56,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 49,085 miles

ESP light is on

N/S/R Tyre is cracked and worn around the side wall

Pass 27 Jul 2011 43,458 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 43,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Boot lid will not open.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel filter housing damp.

O/S/F tyre worn low.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 36,386 miles

Both N/S/F and N/S/R outer tyre walls starting to perish.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S/F tyre worn to legal limit.

Fail 29 Jul 2009 29,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 29,532 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 20,842 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 20,842 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 6,470 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 EJN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 EJN, 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 WU05 EJN registered?

WU05 EJN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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