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WV55 KUB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

170,005 mi
Last recorded170,005 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 KUB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 170,005 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside effort is lower than nearside effort . (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Blade arm anchor bushes both sides . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 156,268 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to minimum at time of test . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Blade arm anchor bushes both sides . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides very inner edges . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 147,450 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 138,663 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 130,978 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 121,995 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 112,580 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 102,517 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 95,077 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plates coroded

Offside Rear brake back plate coroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 86,389 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 86,387 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 79,505 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 68,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 56,324 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 42,752 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)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 38,809 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 34,551 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 31,837 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 28,039 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 21,777 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 21,777 miles

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)

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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WV55 KUB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 WV55 KUB, 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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WV55 KUB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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