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WU05 XKL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

72,159 mi
Last recorded72,159 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 XKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 72,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 72,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 71,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to inspect fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 71,875 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to inspect fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 65,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 62,753 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 62,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative lower arm (4.1.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 58,251 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

coolant low

Pass 2 Nov 2020 44,394 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 40,600 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 33,975 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 27,332 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 27,157 miles

nearside rear lamp lens cracked.

offside rear tyre cracking up in tread + small cuts.

oil leak sump area.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 26,601 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 25,706 miles

nearside rear lamp lense cracked.

offside headlamp slightly insecure.

Fail 19 Feb 2015 25,706 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear lamp lense cracked.

offside headlamp slightly insecure.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 24,285 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 21,953 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 19,555 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 17,836 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 14,849 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 12,166 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 9,297 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 9,297 miles

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

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 XKL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 XKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU05 XKL registered?

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

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