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HD05 UJH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

102,246 mi
Last recorded102,246 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 UJH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 102,246 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s back brake plates corroded

Fail 1 May 2026 102,164 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s back brake plates corroded

Pass 9 May 2025 92,798 miles

offside rear tyre perished

rear brake back plates corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 2 May 2025 92,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

offside rear tyre perished

rear brake back plates corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 16 May 2024 83,326 miles

alternator pulley noisy

offside front inner disc corroded

offside front outer cv gaiter leaking slightly

rear brake back plates corroded

rear lower suspension arms corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2023 80,595 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 80,595 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 78,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle Corroded

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Apr 2021 75,960 miles

minor corrosion on rear axle

Fail 16 Apr 2021 75,960 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

minor corrosion on rear axle

Pass 24 Apr 2020 73,612 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 70,576 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 66,807 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 62,542 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 57,772 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 57,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2015 54,445 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 54,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 48,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 41,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 41,326 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 40,845 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 30,079 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 22,887 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 19,875 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2008 15,263 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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HD05 UJH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HD05 UJH, 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 HD05 UJH registered?

HD05 UJH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 August 2005.

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