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WU55 VLA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

129,282 mi
Last recorded129,282 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 VLA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 129,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2026 129,279 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush of front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 117,485 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 100,824 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 90,892 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 86,815 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 84,284 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 84,282 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 82,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc back plate corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded

Nearside Rear Bump stop split away

Offside Front CV boot inner clip loose, possibly allowing water ingression

Offside Front Mirror repeator lamp partially inop. Visible from rear

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Upper Aux sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 82,756 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc back plate corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded

Nearside Rear Bump stop split away

Offside Front CV boot inner clip loose, possibly allowing water ingression

Offside Front Mirror repeator lamp partially inop. Visible from rear

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Upper Aux sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 79,143 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 76,067 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 69,947 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 65,362 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 59,294 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 53,134 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 53,134 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 47,501 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 43,370 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 36,958 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 31,944 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 27,012 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,342 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 VLA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VLA, 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 VLA registered?

WU55 VLA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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