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WU55 VLR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

124,832 mi
Last recorded124,832 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 VLR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 124,832 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 122,775 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 119,966 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 116,820 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 112,557 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 109,647 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 106,871 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 106,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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 Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear shockabsorber shroud missing

Pass 29 Aug 2019 101,883 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud missing

Fail 15 Aug 2019 101,832 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud missing

Pass 28 Aug 2018 96,133 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear shockabsorber cover loose

Pass 19 Aug 2017 82,256 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam

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 15 Aug 2016 68,389 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured amber from a distance.loses colour close up. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured amber from a distance loses colour close up. (1.4.A.2f)

advise shields prevent full examination.

Fail 15 Aug 2016 68,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall . (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured amber from a distance.loses colour close up. (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured amber from a distance loses colour close up. (1.4.A.2f)

advise shields prevent full examination.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 58,958 miles

under pans and some covers in engine bay fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2015 58,936 miles

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

under pans and some covers in engine bay fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2014 49,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine malfunction light on

Fail 27 Jun 2014 49,177 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine malfunction light on

Pass 24 Jun 2013 41,282 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 41,282 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 32,395 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,391 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 21,298 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 17,873 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 14,689 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 VLR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VLR, 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 VLR registered?

WU55 VLR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is WU55 VLR safe to buy?

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