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WU55 VMT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,600 mi
Last recorded155,600 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 VMT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 155,600 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 155,600 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 138,474 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 138,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 104,071 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 104,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 97,951 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 84,300 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 58,091 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 42,658 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 25,510 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 15,049 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 12,582 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 VMT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VMT, 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 VMT registered?

WU55 VMT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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