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WU05 WNB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,862 mi
Last recorded97,862 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 WNB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 97,862 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 93,242 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 93,107 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake flexis slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 93,104 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link dust cover has split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake flexis slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 92,879 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is 18 years old!

Fail 23 Feb 2022 92,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is 18 years old!

Pass 19 Feb 2021 92,145 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 92,145 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 91,287 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 89,935 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 89,914 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Brake pad warning light on, pads are ok

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wire deteriated

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 88,965 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2017 87,057 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 85,595 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 83,377 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 80,821 miles

195/65/R15 91H

EXHAUST BADLY CORRODED.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY.

HEADLIGHT AIMS ON LOWER LIMIT.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F INNER C.V. GAITER OILY.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR FLASHERS JUST STARTING TO FADE.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2014 80,821 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

195/65/R15 91H

EXHAUST BADLY CORRODED.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY.

HEADLIGHT AIMS ON LOWER LIMIT.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F INNER C.V. GAITER OILY.

N/S/R BRAKE CALIPER;HANDBRAKE LEVER NOT GOING BACK TO STOP.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR FLASHERS JUST STARTING TO FADE.

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO BRAKES BINDING EXCESSIVELY.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 79,026 miles

Front brakes have a 20% imbalance

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brakes are binding slightly

Fail 10 Feb 2012 76,659 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 76,659 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 73,912 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 69,673 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 69,673 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 61,198 miles

fuel cap flap difficult to open

Pass 7 Mar 2008 53,473 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r tyre cut to sidewall

Fail 22 Feb 2008 53,044 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cut on outer sidewall

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 WNB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 WNB, 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 WNB registered?

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

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