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YS05 WBZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

311,625 mi
Last recorded311,625 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 WBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 311,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 302,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

middle exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2024 294,473 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 284,435 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

n/s/f inner sill corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2023 284,435 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

n/s/f inner sill corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2022 266,554 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 255,910 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 240,245 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 218,433 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 196,318 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 177,512 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2016 159,000 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 137,078 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 115,210 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 91,622 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 72,408 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 72,408 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 66,386 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 66,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 58,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 58,433 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 50,870 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 50,870 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 42,612 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 42,612 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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YS05 WBZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc 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 YS05 WBZ, 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 YS05 WBZ registered?

YS05 WBZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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