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NL55 WLD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

200,695 mi
Last recorded200,695 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 WLD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 200,695 miles

Both sills heavily undersealed

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

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle and suspension corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2025 200,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Both sills heavily undersealed

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

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle and suspension corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2024 195,508 miles

under covers fitted

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front wing and door corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all, heavily (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sills heavily undersealed

rear axle and suspension heavily corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2024 195,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength full sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength full sill holed/detached (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all-over corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 189,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 189,765 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 182,998 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 177,971 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 177,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 165,429 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 155,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 155,936 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 147,794 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 147,794 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 138,948 miles

bonnet pull lever loose

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Jun 2016 138,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

bonnet pull lever loose

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2015 128,312 miles

2x rear shocker bump stops perishing and dust boots unfixed

bottom front suspention arm rear bushes cracking

front brake discs corroded and rear discs lipped

front number plate cracked

front screan cracked behind centre mirror not in drivers veiw

front tyre treads unevenly worn on inner edge and low tread 3-4mm close to legal min of 1.6mm

n/s/r brake baking plate badly corroded

noise on engine from altanator belt tentioner area

o/s/f shocker dust boot partialy unfixed

Fail 29 Jun 2015 128,312 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)

2x rear shocker bump stops perishing and dust boots unfixed

bottom front suspention arm rear bushes cracking

front brake discs corroded and rear discs lipped

front number plate cracked

front screan cracked behind centre mirror not in drivers veiw

front tyre treads unevenly worn on inner edge and low tread 3-4mm close to legal min of 1.6mm

n/s/r brake baking plate badly corroded

noise on engine from altanator belt tentioner area

o/s/f shocker dust boot partialy unfixed

Pass 24 Jun 2014 116,290 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 116,290 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 98,879 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 98,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 82,822 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 65,999 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 65,999 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 50,044 miles

All discs slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 44,070 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 34,141 miles

Front brake discs slight corrosion to inner braking surfaces

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 34,141 miles

Front brake discs slight corrosion to inner braking surfaces

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 WLD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 WLD, 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 WLD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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