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FH05 HVV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,685 mi
Last recorded161,685 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 HVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 161,685 miles

Both front shocks badly corroded

Both front tyres bold on inner edges

Both rear bump stops broken

Engine has bad oil leak

Engine light on

Rear number plate faded

Stonechip in windscreen

Wipers poor

Fail 21 Sep 2017 161,685 miles

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

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

Both front shocks badly corroded

Both front tyres bold on inner edges

Both rear bump stops broken

Engine has bad oil leak

Engine light on

Rear number plate faded

Stonechip in windscreen

Wipers poor

Pass 15 Sep 2016 141,076 miles

Engine EML light on

Nearside Rear slightly out of shape

Fail 13 Sep 2016 141,076 miles

Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated Both Sides (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working fixing also damaged (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine EML light on

Nearside Rear slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Sep 2015 119,394 miles

Engine EML light on

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak [engine]

unable to test some testable items because of floor and engine covers fitted.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 98,866 miles

engine light on

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2013 75,416 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 75,414 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 49,123 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 40,799 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 34,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 21,750 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 20,340 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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FH05 HVV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HVV, 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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FH05 HVV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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