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WU55 AXX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

182,740 mi
Last recorded182,740 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 AXX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 182,740 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear shock dust cover insecure

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2022 182,740 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear shock dust cover insecure

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2021 174,430 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover detached

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover and holding bracket detached

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tyre pressure monitor light on

Fail 27 Aug 2021 174,430 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover detached

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover and holding bracket detached

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 5 Sep 2020 167,636 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 13 Sep 2019 162,336 miles

Nearside Rear shock dust cover insecure

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

Offside Front tyre tread getting low

Offside Rear shock dust cover insecure

ewl light on

Fail 13 Sep 2019 162,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shock dust cover insecure

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

Offside Front tyre tread getting low

Offside Rear shock dust cover insecure

ewl light on

Pass 12 Sep 2018 154,455 miles

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

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush slightly worn

Fail 12 Sep 2018 154,455 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush slightly worn

Pass 31 Aug 2017 145,540 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (2.4.A.3)

Wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 140,595 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 140,595 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 128,490 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 128,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 115,344 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 115,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 102,406 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 90,460 miles

marks or scratches bottom of screen in black area

osf cv gator in poor condition cv greace in area no big splits visable

Fail 20 Jul 2012 90,406 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

marks or scratches bottom of screen in black area

osf cv gator in poor condition cv greace in area no big splits visable

Pass 22 Jul 2011 76,359 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

slight distortion offside rear tyre inner edgfe

Pass 11 Oct 2010 66,341 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 51,378 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside indicator repeater in mirror not working

Pass 4 Nov 2008 35,790 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WU55 AXX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WU55 AXX, 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 WU55 AXX registered?

WU55 AXX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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