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FH05 HVR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,157 mi
Last recorded139,157 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 HVR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 139,157 miles

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underside of vehicle has surface corossion

Pass 3 Jul 2023 129,692 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 129,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 119,960 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 113,313 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

hand brake travel

Pass 14 Nov 2019 106,643 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 99,729 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 92,885 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 86,403 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 80,192 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 73,317 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 73,260 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2013 66,735 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 7 Dec 2013 66,735 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre wearing low

wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 8 Dec 2012 61,253 miles

both front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2012 56,766 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 48,182 miles

Engine warning fault lamp remaining on.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 39,405 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 30,542 miles

Nail and screw present in N/S/R tyre

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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FH05 HVR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FH05 HVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH05 HVR registered?

FH05 HVR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is FH05 HVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 HVR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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