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NU55 LWY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

227,024 mi
Last recorded227,024 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 LWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 227,024 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 227,023 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 209,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 209,711 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 194,089 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 May 2018 194,089 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 181,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower self levering (yok) sensor bar brokern held on with cable ties

Offside Rear brakes slight bind not excesive but investigation required

Rear both sides rear brake discs worn

Rear both sides rear shocker outer sleaves deterorated

Fail 23 May 2017 181,105 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower self levering (yok) sensor bar brokern held on with cable ties

Offside Rear brakes slight bind not excesive but investigation required

Rear both sides rear brake discs worn

Rear both sides rear shocker outer sleaves deterorated

Pass 3 Mar 2016 159,237 miles

engine has movement possible mounting fault but under trays and covers fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2016 159,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen is of a temporary type (8.3.1f)

engine has movement possible mounting fault but under trays and covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 145,572 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heatshield insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2014 125,539 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 64,472 miles

auto headlamp aim broken

Fail 15 Feb 2013 64,472 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)

auto headlamp aim broken

headlamp wash inop

Pass 6 Mar 2012 42,627 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 40,132 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 32,531 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 27,126 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 21,364 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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NU55 LWY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NU55 LWY, 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 LWY registered?

NU55 LWY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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