MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,297 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
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 ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
unable to fully inspect underneath due to undertrays fitted
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
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
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)
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)
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)
rear centre seat has child seat fitted
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
rear centre seat has child seat fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
Fuel cooler insecure at front
N/S/F inner CV Boot split
judder on both front brakes
nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split
nearside rear tyre close to limit on outer edge
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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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.
Is VU55 UML safe to buy?
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