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HK05 NPC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

180,706 mi
Last recorded180,706 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 NPC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 180,706 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 180,706 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 180,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

all brake discs corroded

parking brake just met requirements

rear shock absorbers dustcovers insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2018 174,163 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 164,813 miles

E.M.L illuminated on dash

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Front MacPherson strut slight misting of oil

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 6 Nov 2017 164,183 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel cooler underneath vehicle offside front (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most split and perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most split and perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

E.M.L illuminated on dash

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Front MacPherson strut misting of oil

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 22 Nov 2016 153,641 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just off wear blocks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 146,278 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 146,278 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

E.M.L is illluminated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 127,462 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)

eml light on

Pass 23 Nov 2013 107,787 miles

rear brake discs are lipped

Fail 22 Nov 2013 107,787 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake discs are lipped

Pass 24 Nov 2012 92,229 miles

air bag light is illuminated

both front (rear) lower arm bushes are perishing

nearside front tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Fail 24 Nov 2012 92,229 miles

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

air bag light is illuminated

both front (rear) lower arm bushes are perishing

nearside front tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 24 Nov 2011 75,022 miles

Airbag light is illuminated

Pass 27 Oct 2010 87,108 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 46,694 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 40,456 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,202 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)

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 NPC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NPC, 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 NPC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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