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NL55 WKT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,004 mi
Last recorded147,004 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 147,004 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 136,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 126,475 miles

engine management light on

glow plug warning light on

Fail 19 Feb 2018 126,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine management light on

glow plug warning light on

Pass 12 Dec 2016 116,376 miles

full under vehicle covers fitted obscuring some components

under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Dec 2016 116,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

full under vehicle covers fitted obscuring some components

under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Aug 2015 107,218 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 96,217 miles

both front tyres have low and worn inner tread

Pass 2 Mar 2013 85,633 miles

both front tyre low tread

full plastic covers unsderside unable to fully inspect

Fail 1 Mar 2013 85,632 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyre low tread

full plastic covers unsderside unable to fully inspect

Pass 14 Jan 2012 75,030 miles

unable to fully inspect fuel lines & brake pipes due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2010 74,340 miles

both front tyres low tread depth

cannot fully inspect underside due to full olastic covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2009 56,931 miles

unable to fully inspect flooring /fuel pipes/main brake pipes due to full covers

Fail 18 Dec 2009 56,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

unable to fully inspect flooring /fuel pipes/main brake pipes due to full covers

Pass 24 Nov 2008 37,881 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing inner tread

unable to fully check brakepipes/fuel pipes due to covers

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 WKT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 WKT, 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 WKT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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