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NX55 WHU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,431 mi
Last recorded119,431 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 WHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 119,431 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 111,655 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 111,650 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 110,576 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 108,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 107,214 miles

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 104,151 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 99,546 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 99,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 96,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 92,411 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 86,759 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 86,726 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 77,122 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 77,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 65,173 miles

Near side rear tyre worn to limit and bald on outer edge of tread.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 54,509 miles

Front tyres wearing low

Fail 15 Sep 2011 54,466 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing low

Pass 17 Sep 2010 44,631 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 34,414 miles

Front & rear tyres worn very close to limit-advise replacement.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 26,965 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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NX55 WHU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WHU, 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 WHU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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