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WU54 ARO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,971 mi
Last recorded111,971 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 ARO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 111,971 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 106,912 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv boot weeping (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 106,912 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv boot weeping (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 101,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 95,038 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 86,256 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 74,008 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 74,006 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s/f drop link rubber split

Pass 16 Mar 2011 60,231 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 60,206 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 46,920 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,920 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,433 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 20,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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WU54 ARO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WU54 ARO, 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 WU54 ARO registered?

WU54 ARO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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