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WU05 WPO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

65,719 mi
Last recorded65,719 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 WPO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 65,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc dust cover corroded and insecure.

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 62,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc dust cover insecure.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc dust cover corroded.

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 61,129 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 61,127 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 57,642 miles

rear suspension very rusty

Fail 9 Feb 2023 57,641 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension very rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2022 55,029 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 127,416 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 127,416 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 51,662 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 51,662 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 49,736 miles

rear suspension rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2018 47,244 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 44,478 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 44,478 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 41,128 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 38,044 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 38,044 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 35,085 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 32,452 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 29,492 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 26,271 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 22,755 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 18,130 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 13,725 miles

1/ slight front brake fluctuation. 2/ n/s/front tyre side wall lightly cut.

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 WPO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WPO, 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 WPO registered?

WU05 WPO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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