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WN55 XOS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

578,981 mi
Last recorded578,981 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 XOS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 578,981 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 558,905 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Apr 2021 558,807 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Apr 2020 545,509 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sat nav & phone holders (3.1 (a) (i))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dim beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Pass 22 May 2019 521,043 miles

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Central locking faulty too rear doors & unable to open tail gate

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sat nav holder on dash (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Under body & sub-frame under sealed

Fail 17 Apr 2019 520,965 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values opacity plate 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front suspension bottom arm bushes weak

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

headlamp washers not working

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2018 494,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 464,659 miles

Fuel hose slightly chafed Fuel hose's to filter, x2 affected (7.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread worn inner edge

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 430,153 miles

Hi level brake light inoperative

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2015 398,257 miles

additional stop lamp not working

Pass 17 Apr 2014 360,312 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 360,220 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 304,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 253,648 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 253,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 202,674 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 202,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 151,431 miles

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

objects on dash

offside + nearside front lower arm rear bushes perishing

Fail 7 Apr 2010 151,430 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

objects on dash

offside + nearside front lower arm rear bushes perishing

Pass 17 Apr 2009 103,220 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 102,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 49,827 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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WN55 XOS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WN55 XOS, 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 WN55 XOS registered?

WN55 XOS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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