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NL05 WPU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

250,847 mi
Last recorded250,847 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 WPU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 250,847 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 245,098 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 245,098 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 244,055 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 236,709 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 236,709 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 22,100 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 22,100 miles

CHANGED NO PLATE

Pass 3 Apr 2012 202,241 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 170,618 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 113,851 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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NL05 WPU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NL05 WPU, 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 NL05 WPU registered?

NL05 WPU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is NL05 WPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL05 WPU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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