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WU55 ZZJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

333,912 mi
Last recorded333,912 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 ZZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 333,912 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 11 Sep 2015 245,543 miles

n/s/f flexi brake hose deteriorated

o/s/f anti roll bar link rod has slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2014 185,511 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 181,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 146,609 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 136,747 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 20 Sep 2011 112,114 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 87,567 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2009 76,016 miles

airbag warning lamp on

nearside front fog lamp inop

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 64,173 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear registration plate delaminating

windscreen wiper blades smear[adequate view provided]

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 ZZJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZZJ, 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 ZZJ registered?

WU55 ZZJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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