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HK05 UZU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

165,434 mi
Last recorded165,434 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 UZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 165,434 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 154,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 140,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Front jacking points on sill damaged

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad fitted incorrectly

Offside Rear damage to floor pan

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 May 2017 131,873 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2017 131,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 121,921 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front heat sheild insecure

Front subframe corroded

Front suspension arm bushes perished

Slight bind to offside rear brakes

Fail 19 Jul 2016 121,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre stop lamp not working

Front heat sheild insecure

Front subframe corroded

Front suspension arm bushes perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight bind to offside rear brakes

Pass 2 Jul 2015 110,959 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Rear exhaust mount broken.

Fail 2 Jul 2015 110,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Rear exhaust mount broken.

o/s rear tyre perished & wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 7 Jul 2014 102,695 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished & wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 102,695 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres slightly perished & wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 94,719 miles

Nearside rear seat belt slightly damaged

Slight oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2013 94,719 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear seat belt slightly damaged

Slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2012 86,157 miles

Both front tyres worn outer edge of tread, overall tread depth 5mm (CHECK TRACKING!)

Slight bind on Offside rear Brake

Fail 4 Jul 2012 86,157 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn outer edge of tread, overall tread depth 5mm (CHECK TRACKING!)

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

Slight bind on Offside rear Brake

Pass 5 Jul 2011 76,892 miles

clean head lights

rear brake service

Fail 5 Jul 2011 76,892 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clean head lights

rear brake service

Pass 5 Jul 2010 65,155 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)

advise park brake service n/s

Pass 27 Jun 2009 55,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 47,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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 UZU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UZU, 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 UZU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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