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WL55 AOU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,559 mi
Last recorded114,559 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 AOU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 114,559 miles

Front Inner tyres edges wearing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/worn (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear tyre edges wearing

steering light on

Fail 10 Jan 2018 114,559 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner tyres edges wearing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/worn (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear tyre edges wearing

steering light on

Pass 30 Dec 2016 100,068 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 100,055 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 92,303 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 85,099 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 80,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 75,744 miles

rear tyres tread wear uneven(blocking)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 70,419 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 58,539 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 44,408 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 44,408 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 30,985 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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WL55 AOU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WL55 AOU, 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 WL55 AOU registered?

WL55 AOU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is WL55 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL55 AOU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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