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HG55 KND

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,182 mi
Last recorded139,182 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 KND
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 139,182 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 139,182 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 132,207 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 126,332 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 126,332 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 119,592 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 119,585 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 108,537 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 98,697 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 98,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 88,298 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 74,627 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 62,141 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 55,971 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 49,071 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 Oct 2010 42,323 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 35,111 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 35,099 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 26,208 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 26,208 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KND is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KND, 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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HG55 KND is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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