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WU05 XKN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,287 mi
Last recorded142,287 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 XKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 142,287 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 131,654 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 131,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 92,912 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 112,863 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 104,904 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear tyres worn low edges and slightly out of shape inner edges.

front tyres 2mm.

front tyres worn low edges.

slight play wishbone lower bushes.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 104,904 miles

both rear tyres worn low edges and slightly out of shape inner edges.

front tyres 2mm.

front tyres worn low edges.

slight play wishbone lower bushes.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 91,661 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 78,914 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 64,927 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 64,684 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres worn low edges + 3mm.

nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor split.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 51,947 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 40,275 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 39,859 miles

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

Offside 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 XKN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XKN, 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 XKN registered?

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

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