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OY55 NUX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,324 mi
Last recorded149,324 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 NUX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 149,324 miles

both rear tyres low

engine light on emmisions pass

Pass 11 Aug 2015 144,829 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 133,926 miles

near side rear shockabsorber cover dropped down exposing ram to dirt

Fail 16 Jul 2014 133,926 miles

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

near side rear shockabsorber cover dropped down exposing ram to dirt

Pass 12 Jul 2013 119,944 miles

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

Nearside front tyre bald on edges

Offside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 107,204 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 107,204 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 96,382 miles

Both rear brake back plates excessivly corroded

Both rear discs slight corrosion

Child seat fitted to N/S/F and N/S/R seats not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 20 Jul 2011 96,381 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear brake back plates excessivly corroded

Both rear discs slight corrosion

Child seat fitted to N/S/F and N/S/R seats not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 82,852 miles

Both front discs very pitted

Both rear disc backplates very corroded

Child seat fitted to nearside front seat not allowing full inspection

Child seat fitted to rear centre seat not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Jul 2010 82,852 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front discs very pitted

Both rear disc backplates very corroded

Child seat fitted to nearside front seat not allowing full inspection

Child seat fitted to rear centre seat not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 68,466 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 56,719 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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OY55 NUX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 OY55 NUX, 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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OY55 NUX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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