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WK55 UJA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,746 mi
Last recorded94,746 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 UJA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 94,746 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 94,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 92,550 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 92,550 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 83,778 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 83,778 miles

Offside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 74,056 miles

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

n/s/r bump-stop worn

n/s/r hand brake not returning to stop. but wheel rotates freely.

towbar electrics removed

Fail 4 Nov 2013 74,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

n/s/r bump-stop worn

n/s/r hand brake not returning to stop. but wheel rotates freely.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 64,698 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 53,186 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 53,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 42,075 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 31,753 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 18,740 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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WK55 UJA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WK55 UJA, 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 WK55 UJA registered?

WK55 UJA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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