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DG05 HHR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,385 mi
Last recorded90,385 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 HHR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 90,385 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 81,504 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 73,813 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)

Fail 27 May 2011 64,157 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2011 64,157 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 31,219 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr tyre WORN BELOW 1.6MM stepped tread

Pass 26 May 2009 38,333 miles

nsr tyre WORN BELOW 1.6MM stepped tread

Fail 19 Jun 2008 28,963 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)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 28,963 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 HHR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HHR, 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 DG05 HHR registered?

DG05 HHR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is DG05 HHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 HHR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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