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NX55 OFU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,970 mi
Last recorded147,970 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 OFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 147,970 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn inner edge +cracking in tread other 3 ok (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe surface rust keepeye on (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 133,841 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 133,841 miles

Direction indicator not working os side repeater out (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 122,740 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 122,740 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2018 117,553 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion on chassis

front registration worn

offside rear brakes noisy when spinning

Pass 4 Sep 2017 109,225 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn on sidewalls, appears to have been ran flat

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 101,562 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2015 90,864 miles

both rear shocker covers broken

engine covers fitted

rear tyres scrubbed inner edges

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 81,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs have signs of heat disc are discoloured

Fail 24 Sep 2014 81,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs have signs of heat disc are discoloured

Pass 24 Sep 2013 72,637 miles

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

O/S rear brake appears to have overheated

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 72,637 miles

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

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

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

O/S rear brake appears to have overheated

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 61,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 51,345 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 51,345 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 45,890 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 39,679 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 31,840 miles

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

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

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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NX55 OFU 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 73.7%.

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 NX55 OFU, 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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NX55 OFU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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