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NX55 WJM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

171,413 mi
Last recorded171,413 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 WJM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 171,413 miles

All suspension is corroded and bushes are perished

Both rear shock protection sleeves are loose

Corrosion setting into underside

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Temperory tank strap fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2025 161,024 miles

All suspension is corroded and bushes are perished

Both outer sills have been heavily under sealed

Both rear shocker protection sleeves are loose

Corrosion setting into underside

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 161,015 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Fuel tank insecure Strap missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension is corroded and bushes are perished

Both rear shock protection sleeves are loose

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion setting into underside

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 148,379 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

under body corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2022 140,736 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 140,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 132,383 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 125,728 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

heavy corrosion evident on body ,outer sills and suspention

Fail 15 Oct 2020 125,728 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper disconnected from cable (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald on edges 1956515 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

heavy corrosion evident on body ,outer sills and suspention

Pass 16 Oct 2019 118,532 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 118,532 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust sleeve corrosion (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 106,390 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 106,382 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 81,388 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 76,070 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 58,166 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 58,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 49,263 miles

exhaust sleeve corroded.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 43,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 43,175 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 35,094 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 23,839 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 16,692 miles

front brake disc's corroded.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 14,778 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 12,923 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 WJM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NX55 WJM, 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 WJM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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