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HK55 EVW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,336 mi
Last recorded63,336 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 EVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 63,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 61,732 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 61,087 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 60,652 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 60,326 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 59,586 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 58,572 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 58,565 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 57,971 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 57,497 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 56,425 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 53,849 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 53,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 48,554 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 47,567 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front wiper rubber split

offside and nearside rear brake discs rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2012 46,895 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 45,277 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 42,164 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 37,479 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 28,994 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 EVW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HK55 EVW, 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 EVW registered?

HK55 EVW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is HK55 EVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK55 EVW shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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