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NL55 USH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

211,184 mi
Last recorded211,184 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 USH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 211,184 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 211,184 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 202,727 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 202,727 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 179,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2014 179,592 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 160,490 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 140,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in tread nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Oct 2012 140,220 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

brake pad warning light on

cut in tread nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Oct 2011 113,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 92,348 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 92,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 92,004 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres low

Fail 24 Sep 2010 91,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s & n/s rear tyres low

oil leak gearbox end cap missing

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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NL55 USH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NL55 USH, 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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NL55 USH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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