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HK55 DKX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,392 mi
Last recorded174,392 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 DKX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 174,392 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2018 174,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2017 164,898 miles

Engine covers fitted

Fan belt cracked/worn

Under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2017 164,898 miles

Engine covers fitted

Fan belt cracked/worn

Under trays fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 153,159 miles

Severe clutch judder

Nearside Front Lower Rear wishbone bush perished

Nearside Front Outer Cv gaiter weeping slightly

Offside Front Lower Rear wishbone bush perished

Fail 21 Jan 2016 153,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Rear wishbone bush perished

Nearside Front Outer Cv gaiter weeping slightly

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

Offside Front Lower Rear wishbone bush perished

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

Severe clutch judder

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 141,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f lower rear wishbone bush perished

o/s/f lower rear wishbone bush perished

rotational noise [alternator]

Pass 4 Jan 2014 131,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs and pads worn

n/s/r light lens cracked

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

rear brake discs in poor condition

rotational noise from engine [alternator]

Pass 2 Jan 2013 122,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

fan belt has wip[alternator]

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

rear brake discs worn

Fail 2 Jan 2013 122,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fan belt has wip[alternator]

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jan 2012 116,688 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 116,688 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on - will fail next year

floor pans covered

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2011 111,645 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 86,548 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 86,540 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 66,095 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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HK55 DKX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HK55 DKX, 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 HK55 DKX registered?

HK55 DKX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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