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WU55 EGX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,301 mi
Last recorded82,301 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 EGX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 82,301 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 82,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Off side rear brake disc back plate missing

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 75,390 miles

Front inner brake pads getting low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 75,348 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 68,809 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 60,404 miles

offside front tyre worn edges.

wishbone rear bushes starting to split.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,763 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 47,499 miles

both front 205/55/16v tyres on 4 mm

both front tyres excessively worn on inner edges

nsr tyre on 3mm and excessively worn on inner edge

osr tyre on 3mm

Pass 20 Oct 2008 38,983 miles

nsf tyre worn more on inner edge recommend tracking

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 EGX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WU55 EGX, 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 EGX registered?

WU55 EGX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is WU55 EGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU55 EGX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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