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VU55 UMO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,302 mi
Last recorded131,302 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 UMO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2016 131,302 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 120,322 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2014 110,370 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r wheel has slight binding

Pass 16 Aug 2013 100,107 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 90,034 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 79,313 miles

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

rear seats are put down

Pass 31 Aug 2010 69,826 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 60,127 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 46,695 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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VU55 UMO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU55 UMO, 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 UMO registered?

VU55 UMO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is VU55 UMO safe to buy?

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