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AJ55 HLA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

150,643 mi
Last recorded150,643 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 HLA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 150,643 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2017 150,643 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 142,425 miles

205/55/R16/91V. All 4mm.

Fail 9 Dec 2016 142,368 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

205/55/R16/91V. All 4mm.

Dash Steering warning light illuminated.

Pass 24 Nov 2015 133,381 miles

205/55/R16/91V. OF 5 OR 5 NR 3 NF 4mm.

Fail 23 Nov 2015 133,379 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Seized (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement Seized (3.5.1k)

205/55/R16/91V. OF 5 OR 5 NR 3 NF 4mm.

Pass 24 Dec 2014 126,745 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 126,745 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 115,873 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 115,826 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 102,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 90,797 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 90,797 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 72,420 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 21 Oct 2010 71,901 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2009 58,441 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 58,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 45,760 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 45,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AJ55 HLA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ55 HLA, 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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AJ55 HLA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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