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PO55 UJM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

179,541 mi
Last recorded179,541 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 UJM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 179,541 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 171,059 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 171,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure back plate missing. (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 168,700 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 164,577 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 160,429 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 157,547 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 157,547 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 155,631 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2017 151,587 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 147,806 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 143,988 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 139,782 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 136,256 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 131,408 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 121,180 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 109,191 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 97,510 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 80,333 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 80,333 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 60,132 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 60,132 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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PO55 UJM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PO55 UJM, 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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What year was PO55 UJM registered?

PO55 UJM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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