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HK05 VPU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

62,670 mi
Last recorded62,670 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 VPU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 62,670 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 62,670 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 55,353 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 50,609 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 44,903 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 44,878 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Fail 22 Sep 2021 44,878 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper now taped (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Pass 18 Aug 2020 44,165 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 44,165 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 42,516 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 35,128 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 36,900 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 33,950 miles

both front and rear indicators faded

slight front brake fluctuation

Pass 12 Aug 2015 30,838 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 30,838 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 30,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2014 30,606 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 29,380 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2012 27,584 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2011 25,665 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 23,926 miles

near/side/front tyre perished

Pass 18 May 2009 20,566 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 17,743 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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HK05 VPU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HK05 VPU, 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 HK05 VPU registered?

HK05 VPU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 June 2005.

Is HK05 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK05 VPU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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