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WU55 FJV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,618 mi
Last recorded117,618 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 FJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 117,618 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 108,703 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2015 95,133 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 81,320 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 81,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 66,927 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 55,575 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 55,575 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 43,988 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 32,063 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 26,095 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 26,095 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 19,509 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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WU55 FJV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FJV, 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 FJV registered?

WU55 FJV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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The MOT history for WU55 FJV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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