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AU55 OUO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,284 mi
Last recorded101,284 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 OUO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 101,284 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 101,275 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all four tyres miss shaped due to structure failure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 95,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre scrubbing and worn close to leagle limmet

Fail 11 Aug 2015 95,670 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre scrubbing and worn close to leagle limmet

Pass 19 Aug 2014 90,861 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 90,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 80,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 68,317 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 56,375 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 46,374 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 46,374 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,739 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 26,253 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2008 26,253 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front 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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AU55 OUO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AU55 OUO, 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 AU55 OUO registered?

AU55 OUO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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