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NL55 WKU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,380 mi
Last recorded119,380 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 WKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2017 119,380 miles

Rear Inner Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 112,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at very end (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 99,805 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 89,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 78,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 66,147 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2011 55,253 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 45,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,934 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 WKU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WKU, 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 WKU registered?

NL55 WKU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is NL55 WKU safe to buy?

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