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HG54 NUC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,298 mi
Last recorded102,298 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 NUC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 102,298 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2026 102,298 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2025 99,538 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 96,496 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 93,778 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning water damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 93,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly worn on outer edge with cuts to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly worn on inner edge with cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning water damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 88,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 88,250 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 79,134 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 72,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 72,013 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 0.70 failed at 1.16 average. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 66,352 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 60,357 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 60,356 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 57,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear perishing

Pass 14 Dec 2016 53,648 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 49,609 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 45,342 miles

N/S/F wiper blade smeary

O/S/F wiper blade smeary

Pass 16 Dec 2013 40,726 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre inner edge worn.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 37,279 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 33,924 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 29,647 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 25,743 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 21,889 miles

both front tyres cut and worn on edge advise renew

Pass 16 Jan 2008 17,674 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 17,657 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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HG54 NUC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 HG54 NUC, 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 HG54 NUC registered?

HG54 NUC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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