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WL55 FJU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,040 mi
Last recorded70,040 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 FJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 70,040 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 70,040 miles

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2020 67,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn more then rest of rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective cords exposed and splits all round the tyre ()

Fail 20 Aug 2020 67,786 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn more then rest of rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective cords exposed and splits all round the tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2019 56,828 miles

surface corrosion rear suspension

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays/engine covers fitted covering testable items

Fail 8 Feb 2019 56,828 miles

Offside 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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion rear suspension

under trays/engine covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 12 Feb 2018 56,289 miles

Rear sub frame surface corroded

under trays/engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2017 55,282 miles

engine cover/under tray fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2017 55,282 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 53,954 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine covers/under trays fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2016 53,954 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine covers/under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 52,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2015 52,075 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 51,526 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

offside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Pass 11 Dec 2012 48,231 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 43,727 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 39,857 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 33,399 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 26,796 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 26,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 FJU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WL55 FJU, 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 FJU registered?

WL55 FJU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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