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WU55 UKZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

189,613 mi
Last recorded189,613 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 UKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 189,613 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 189,613 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 182,607 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 182,605 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2016 171,812 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 160,939 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 160,936 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 150,726 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 150,726 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 139,068 miles

All brake back plates deteriorated.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 139,068 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

All brake back plates deteriorated.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 132,728 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 132,718 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 122,302 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 122,296 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 112,044 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 99,847 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 91,187 miles

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)

n/s parking brake pivot not returning to stop/not locking out

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 UKZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UKZ, 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 UKZ registered?

WU55 UKZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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