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HK05 NPN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

243,702 mi
Last recorded243,702 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 NPN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 243,702 miles

Offside Front Inner arm bush worn

Offside Front anti-roll bar link worn

Offside Rear axle bush worn

front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Rear anti-roll bar link worn

Pass 27 Jun 2019 236,459 miles

Nearside Front Inner front bushes worn

Offside Front Inner rear bush slightly perished

both rear tyres very close to legal limit

front brake pads part worn

rear axle bushes slightly perished

Pass 9 Jul 2018 230,081 miles

both rear bump stops perrished

very slight play in o/s anti-roll bar link

Fail 4 Jul 2018 230,009 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack in screen (3.2 (a) (ii))

both rear bump stops perrished

very slight play in o/s anti-roll bar link

Pass 14 Jul 2017 222,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower inner front bush worn slightly

Offside Rear cut on inner wall

Fail 13 Jul 2017 222,356 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower inner front bush worn slightly

Offside Rear cut on inner wall

Pass 14 Jul 2016 213,624 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 197,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front wipers smeary

o/s/r shock dustcover/bumpstop worn

Pass 19 Jul 2014 175,094 miles

advisory diesel smoke test emissions high recomend fuel cleaner

Pass 19 Jul 2013 147,442 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)

Fail 22 May 2012 119,285 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2012 119,285 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 89,504 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre thorn in outter sidewall and small cut on inner sidewall.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 68,485 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 44,823 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 44,470 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 35,389 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 35,389 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 NPN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 NPN, 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 NPN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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