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NL55 UST

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,010 mi
Last recorded132,010 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 UST
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 132,010 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 124,810 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 124,810 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rears (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Mar 2016 111,402 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 97,778 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2015 97,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 84,623 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wish bone bushes just starting to split

Pass 18 Mar 2014 84,623 miles

front wish bone bushes just starting to split

Pass 16 Mar 2013 70,375 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 70,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 58,083 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 45,174 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,069 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 30,896 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 22,055 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 UST is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UST, 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 UST registered?

NL55 UST is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is NL55 UST safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 UST shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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