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VU55 UML

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

197,297 mi
Last recorded197,297 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 UML
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 197,297 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 197,296 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 189,046 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 188,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 185,305 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

unable to fully inspect underneath due to undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2018 185,288 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

unable to fully inspect underneath due to undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2017 181,134 miles

front discs worn and lipped

n/s front tyre and n/s rear tyre close to leagal limit

under panels fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 24 Sep 2016 176,178 miles

Centre Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush n/s and o/s (2.5.B.2b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f outer and n/s/f inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Light cluster slightly damage

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Rear o/s and n/s wheels slightly binding

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 176,173 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush n/s and o/s (2.5.B.2b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f outer and n/s/f inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Light cluster slightly damage

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Rear o/s and n/s wheels slightly binding

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 164,101 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 146,244 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 132,630 miles

rear centre seat has child seat fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2013 132,630 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear centre seat has child seat fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2012 124,072 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 124,072 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 115,503 miles

Fuel cooler insecure at front

N/S/F inner CV Boot split

Pass 6 Sep 2010 98,281 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 83,614 miles

judder on both front brakes

Pass 18 Sep 2008 65,995 miles

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split

nearside rear tyre close to limit on outer edge

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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VU55 UML is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VU55 UML, 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 VU55 UML registered?

VU55 UML is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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