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WU55 ZZF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

194,545 mi
Last recorded194,545 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 ZZF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 194,545 miles

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

under floor protection unable to carry out full brake pipe check

Rear suspension has HEAVY surface corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2022 194,541 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

under floor protection unable to carry out full brake pipe check

Rear suspension has HEAVY surface corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2021 190,444 miles

both front brake backplates corroded

front brake discs deteriorated inner

rear subframe corroding

rear suspension arm bushes in poor condition both n/s & o/s/r.

Fail 27 Sep 2021 190,443 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front brake backplates corroded

front brake discs deteriorated inner

rear subframe corroding

rear suspension arm bushes in poor condition both n/s & o/s/r.

Pass 28 Sep 2020 188,946 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front brake back plates corrored [dust cover]

Pass 16 Sep 2019 183,897 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre stop light not working

rear suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 24 Sep 2018 175,088 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear subframe rusty

centre stop light not working

Pass 28 Sep 2017 167,735 miles

front disc dirt shields corroded and breaking up

n/s/f shock has slight leak

rear shock absorber shrouds insecure and dropped

Pass 26 Sep 2016 158,707 miles

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds broken

Fail 26 Sep 2016 158,707 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds broken

Pass 10 Sep 2015 149,871 miles

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

all rear suspension bushes split/perished due to age

Pass 11 Sep 2014 143,898 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 133,759 miles

both front shockers have slight leak

o/s/r shocker cover poped off

wish bone rear bushes perished

Fail 20 Sep 2013 133,759 miles

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

both front shockers have slight leak

o/s/r shocker cover poped off

wish bone rear bushes perished

Pass 17 Sep 2012 121,138 miles

LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSHES PERISHED AND WEAK

NEARSIDE FRONT STRUT LEAKING AND OFFSIDE FRONT

Pass 23 Sep 2011 108,314 miles

offside headlamp slightly dimmer than nearside.

rear pads getting down.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 85,538 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 68,153 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 48,919 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 ZZF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZZF, 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 ZZF registered?

WU55 ZZF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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