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HG55 AWR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

356,120 mi
Last recorded356,120 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 AWR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 356,120 miles

OIL LEAK

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 356,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OIL LEAK

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 334,449 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE FRONT MIRROR CASE , NEARSIDE FRONT INNER CV BOOT SLIGHT LEAK , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 15 Oct 2012 307,949 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE FADED , OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE , ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 17 May 2012 288,500 miles

OFFSIDE AIM ON LOWER LIMIT , REAR NUMBER PLATE FADED , FRONT PADS LOW , LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES WORN ON FRONT SUSPENSION , FRONT AND REAR DISCS WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 21 Nov 2011 263,763 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 244,704 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 244,704 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

n/s mirror indicator damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2010 200,219 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 159,750 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 159,750 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 116,618 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 83,940 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 83,306 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 41,471 miles

rear brake pads worn low

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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HG55 AWR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HG55 AWR, 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 HG55 AWR registered?

HG55 AWR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is HG55 AWR safe to buy?

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