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WU05 WOJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,913 mi
Last recorded175,913 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 175,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2019 175,858 miles

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 171,049 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 165,960 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 165,959 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2016 161,838 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 161,838 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake back plates badly corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 154,506 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 154,506 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 143,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 131,795 miles

Front brake disc back plates deteriated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Jun 2013 131,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc back plates deteriated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Jun 2012 119,717 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 107,739 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 107,739 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 98,620 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 86,222 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 62,206 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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 WOJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WOJ, 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 WOJ registered?

WU05 WOJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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