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NU55 OMK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

162,631 mi
Last recorded162,631 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 OMK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 162,631 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 162,631 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 152,852 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 152,852 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 144,427 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 144,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 133,110 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 133,110 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 127,546 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 127,546 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 105,731 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 98,383 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 98,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 86,179 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 86,179 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear bumpstops perished

Pass 16 Sep 2010 72,628 miles

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

both rar bump stops slight perishing

Fail 15 Sep 2010 72,628 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both rar bump stops slight perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2009 56,919 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 40,848 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OMK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OMK, 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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NU55 OMK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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