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WU05 XLD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

182,951 mi
Last recorded182,951 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 182,951 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 182,936 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective cluster broken (4.2.1 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 176,138 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc discoloured and showing signs of excessive heat (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly age cracked almost to point of cords/ply becoming visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2023 176,129 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements lettering heavily deteriorated and discoloured to extent of lettering broken/cracked and no longer black in colour (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements lettering heavily deteriorated and discoloured to extent of lettering broken/cracked and no longer black in colour (0.1 (d))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot signs of grease loss no obvious cuts/tears

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc discoloured and showing signs of excessive heat (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly age cracked almost to point of cords/ply becoming visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2022 169,921 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 164,742 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 164,742 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 162,298 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 156,469 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 147,296 miles

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2018 147,296 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement hand brake lever on caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

all tyres 205/55/16 starting to wear on both edges (2mm only)

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 137,085 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stonechip (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 137,082 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stonechip (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 122,483 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 104,303 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 87,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 73,051 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 59,360 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 59,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 48,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 41,224 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 34,340 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,164 miles

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 XLD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XLD, 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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WU05 XLD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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