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HK05 VRJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

111,541 mi
Last recorded111,541 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 VRJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 111,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 111,540 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 17 Jun 2025 98,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 98,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 84,233 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 69,008 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 43,102 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 42,217 miles

all tyres out of shape

Pass 21 Oct 2020 41,950 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 40,988 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 39,678 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 38,071 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 35,978 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 34,031 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 31,621 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 29,409 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 27,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 25,212 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 22,392 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 18,449 miles

nearside front tyre tread low on edges

nearside front tyre tread perished

nearside rear tyre tread perished

offside front tyre tread low on edges

offside front tyre tread perished

offside rear tyre tread perished

Pass 25 Jun 2009 15,323 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 26 Jun 2008 10,999 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 10,999 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 VRJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

HK05 VRJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is HK05 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK05 VRJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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