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HG55 KNE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

129,850 mi
Last recorded129,850 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 KNE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 129,850 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 117,412 miles

Centre Centre silencer and mount corroded. Silencer casing beginning to delaminate.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge on or below limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush some softening/perishing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge on or below limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 117,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Leak at flexi to caliper joint. (3.6.A.1)

Centre Centre silencer and mount corroded. Silencer casing beginning to delaminate.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge on or below limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush some softening/perishing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge on or below limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 105,536 miles

os wing mirror lens cracked

slight play detected at wheel

Pass 13 Nov 2013 96,196 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 96,196 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 84,615 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre small cuts on inner sidewall (cords not exposed)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 84,615 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre small cuts on inner sidewall (cords not exposed)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 72,498 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 72,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 61,424 miles

crack in front windscreen

Fail 28 Oct 2010 61,424 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

crack in front windscreen

Fail 13 Oct 2009 48,869 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

engine managenent light

Pass 13 Oct 2009 48,869 miles

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

engine managenent light

Pass 10 Nov 2008 37,213 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 36,187 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 KNE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 KNE, 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 KNE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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