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WU05 WMZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

261,219 mi
Last recorded261,219 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 WMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2022 261,219 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust clamp/sleeve corroded

corrosion in both front outer sills

Pass 15 Apr 2021 257,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer c/v gaiter perishing

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear brake dust plates corroded

corrosion in both outer sills

front/centre exhaust clamp/sleeve corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2021 257,423 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer c/v gaiter perishing

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear brake dust plates corroded, and o/s/f brake dust plate missing

corrosion in both front outer sills

front/centre exhaust clamp/sleeve corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 256,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sill panel slightly rusting

Nearside Front Outer sill slightly rusting

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 256,557 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer sill panel slightly rusting

Nearside Front Outer sill slightly rusting

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

Offside Front Outer door handle sticking

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 253,882 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 235,197 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to screen in zone A but only effects a view on to the bonnet

o/s/r tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2017 214,217 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 196,886 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 169,064 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 142,061 miles

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

low effort o/s/r h/brake

Pass 8 Mar 2013 116,087 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 91,849 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 66,421 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 66,421 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 52,613 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 35,028 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 23,544 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 WMZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WU05 WMZ, 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 WMZ registered?

WU05 WMZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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