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HK55 EWH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,918 mi
Last recorded105,918 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 EWH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 105,918 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 104,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake slight bind

unable to see inner rear pads

Fail 10 Dec 2024 104,208 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake slight bind

unable to see inner rear pads

Pass 1 Dec 2023 102,148 miles

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and has cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and has cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and has cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and has cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 99,489 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 97,178 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 93,446 miles

fuel cooler mounting has come away from body causing fuel cooler to hang below body and be insecure.

Fail 2 Dec 2020 93,446 miles

Fuel hose insecure fuel cooler (6.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel cooler mounting has come away from body causing fuel cooler to hang below body and be insecure.

Pass 2 Dec 2019 90,208 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 90,208 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 84,669 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 78,814 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 78,814 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 72,509 miles

engine covers fitted

undersheilds fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2015 67,460 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 60,098 miles

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

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

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

front wiper blades smeary (clear screen)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 60,098 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

front wiper blades smeary (clear screen)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 54,447 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 49,035 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 49,035 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 43,234 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 37,351 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 30,810 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 23,563 miles

o/s/f indicator lens crack wingmirror

rear brake pad not check inside edge can not see pads

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 EWH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EWH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK55 EWH registered?

HK55 EWH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2005.

Is HK55 EWH safe to buy?

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