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NL55 USP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

236,832 mi
Last recorded236,832 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 USP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 236,832 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 221,329 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 187,564 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 151,871 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 109,218 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 109,054 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 109,054 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 107,532 miles

2 front brake discs corroded/worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2013 107,532 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

2 front brake discs corroded/worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 102,659 miles

Nearside Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 97,905 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER SURFACE HEAVY COROSION

Pass 4 Aug 2010 93,979 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 86,542 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 76,415 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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NL55 USP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NL55 USP, 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 NL55 USP registered?

NL55 USP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is NL55 USP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 USP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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