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HK05 WLW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

236,712 mi
Last recorded236,712 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 WLW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 236,712 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 232,556 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 226,710 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 221,433 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 217,876 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 210,660 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 203,847 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2018 203,847 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 196,084 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 196,073 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 186,797 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 178,596 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 161,563 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 149,360 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 140,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 140,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 130,402 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 118,787 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)

Fail 27 May 2010 118,787 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 111,695 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 87,189 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 WLW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WLW, 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 WLW registered?

HK05 WLW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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