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HJ55 UTL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,567 mi
Last recorded78,567 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 UTL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 78,567 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 74,291 miles

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

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

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

Slight blow on exhaust

Pass 27 Feb 2020 66,579 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 66,579 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 54,444 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 54,444 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 41,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 30,143 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 29,774 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 28,580 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 26,975 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 24,749 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 22,504 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 19,487 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 16,526 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 13,495 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 10,808 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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HJ55 UTL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HJ55 UTL, 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 HJ55 UTL registered?

HJ55 UTL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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