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NU55 LWN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

273,454 mi
Last recorded273,454 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 LWN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 273,454 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 247,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 202,885 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 180,273 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 180,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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NU55 LWN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NU55 LWN, 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 NU55 LWN registered?

NU55 LWN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is NU55 LWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU55 LWN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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