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WU55 VLB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

216,193 mi
Last recorded216,193 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 VLB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 216,193 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 216,192 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 209,400 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 209,309 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Closest to the front resulting in excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower closest to the front of vehicle resulting in excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 199,787 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Feb 2024 199,787 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 192,006 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 192,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Unit will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot not secure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2022 182,700 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 176,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 173,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 170,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 165,236 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 160,584 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 160,528 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 156,210 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 156,210 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front 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 19 Feb 2015 149,494 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 149,494 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 141,223 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 141,223 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 136,574 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 136,574 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 128,878 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 114,732 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 114,732 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 105,565 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 68,310 miles

near side outer driveshaft has grease arround inner clip

off side front lower arm bush has movement

off side rear lower arm bush perished

Pass 9 Mar 2009 68,045 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 60,325 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 60,207 miles

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

Engine Underguard Tray Broken

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

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

N/S/F Wheel Arch Liner Broken And Insecure

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 VLB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 VLB, 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 VLB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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