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DG05 HFX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,834 mi
Last recorded115,834 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 HFX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2022 115,834 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 108,344 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 108,343 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt adrift (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 106,429 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 99,877 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 99,877 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 94,422 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 85,037 miles

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

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 27 Jul 2016 85,037 miles

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

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

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

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)

Offside wiper blade slightly smearing on window screen

Pass 21 Jul 2015 74,742 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust centre mounting bracket broken

extensive play nearside front steering rack inner joint

Fail 20 Jul 2015 74,742 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust centre mounting bracket broken

extensive play nearside front steering rack inner joint

offside rear seat back was not secured in the upright position

Pass 21 Jul 2014 66,262 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

at least 1 exhaust metal mount bracket is detattched from and not fully supporting the exhaust system.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side rear service brakes show fluctuation.

rear service brakes show imbalance.

service brake pedal shows travel.

steering coloumn shows play.

various light sources at the rear upper stop lamp are inoperative.

Fail 21 Jul 2014 66,262 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

at least 1 exhaust metal mount bracket is detattched from and not fully supporting the exhaust system.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side rear service brakes show fluctuation.

rear service brakes show imbalance.

service brake pedal shows travel.

steering coloumn shows play.

various light sources at the rear upper stop lamp are inoperative.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 55,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

near side front indicator shows extensivly faded colour.

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

off side front wiper blade is smearing the screen.

rear service brakes show increase/decrease performance inbalance and run-out.

various light sources at the rear upper stop lamp are inoperative.

Fail 4 Jun 2013 55,770 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine high idle speed eratic.

near side front indicator shows extensivly faded colour.

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear, is out of shape, is bald at the edge and shows splits.

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

off side front wiper blade is smearing the screen.

rear service brakes show increase/decrease performance inbalance and run-out.

various light sources at the rear upper stop lamp are inoperative.

Pass 4 May 2012 39,470 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 39,470 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 31,846 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 31,845 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wiper blades are smeary

Pass 21 May 2010 25,956 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brakes warning lamp on dash illuminated.

front service brakes show run-out.

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

rear service brakes show run-out/judder and are slightly grabbing on.

several light sources at the high level stop lamp are inoperative.

Fail 21 May 2010 25,956 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brakes warning lamp on dash illuminated.

front service brakes show run-out.

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

rear service brakes show run-out/judder and are slightly grabbing on.

several light sources at the high level stop lamp are inoperative.

Fail 4 Jun 2009 21,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

at least 1 led/bulb at high level stop lamp.

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

near side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear, is virtually bald at the edge and shows deep splits.

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear.

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

off side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear, is bald at the edge and shows deep splits.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 21,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

at least 1 led/bulb at high level stop lamp.

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

near side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear, is virtually bald at the edge and shows deep splits.

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear.

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

off side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear, is bald at the edge and shows deep splits.

Pass 27 May 2008 13,025 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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DG05 HFX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DG05 HFX, 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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DG05 HFX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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