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HK05 ELU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,392 mi
Last recorded135,392 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 ELU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 135,392 miles

Engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2022 135,390 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers fitted

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 127,470 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake hoses are perished

Fail 2 Dec 2021 127,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front brake discs worn

Front brake hoses are perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil level is low

Windscreen washer bottle is leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2020 120,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Plastic under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2020 120,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

195/65/15

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2019 109,057 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 109,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

bonnet stand holder broken

Pass 1 May 2018 97,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread reading 3mm, wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre, wearing inner edge

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

Fail 1 May 2018 97,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread reading 3mm, wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre, wearing inner edge

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

Pass 2 May 2017 87,922 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 87,922 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 73,437 miles

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

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

child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 6 May 2015 60,632 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 60,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 46,848 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 46,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 35,809 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 33,421 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades smearing screen .

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2011 30,881 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 27,740 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,213 miles

front number plate damaged.

Fail 28 May 2009 24,213 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front number plate damaged.

Pass 14 May 2008 19,479 miles

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

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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HK05 ELU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HK05 ELU, 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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HK05 ELU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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