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WU55 NPK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

245,398 mi
Last recorded245,398 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 245,398 miles

Nearside Front brake disc back plate deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake disc back plate deteriorated

Offside Rear brake disc back plate deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2018 245,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc back plate deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake disc back plate deteriorated

Offside Rear brake disc back plate deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2017 229,198 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

clutch worn

front and rear brake back plates corroded

slight damage n/s outer sill

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension,shockers,springs

Fail 1 Aug 2017 229,198 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

clutch worn

front and rear brake back plates corroded

slight damage n/s outer sill

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension,shockers,springs

Pass 29 Jul 2016 205,714 miles

Nearside Front brake disc back plate corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2016 205,714 miles

Nearside Front 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 Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar link rubber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc back plate corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 183,356 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 159,309 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front discs wearing

slight damage n/s outer sill

slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 30 Jul 2014 159,309 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front discs wearing

slight damage n/s outer sill

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 22 Jul 2013 143,916 miles

damge n/s outer sill

front discs wearing

rear brake back plates corroding

Fail 15 Jul 2013 143,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

damge n/s outer sill

front discs wearing

rear brake back plates corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2012 131,153 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 6 Sep 2011 116,554 miles

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

damage to n/s outer sill.Both front and o/s/r brake disc backplates corroded.Slight play in n/s steering rack.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 101,441 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 85,241 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 NPK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NPK, 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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WU55 NPK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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