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HN05 NVL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

181,663 mi
Last recorded181,663 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 NVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 181,663 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2021 162,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2021 162,846 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2020 157,906 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 May 2019 150,937 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 150,814 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 141,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 131,416 miles

Both front wipers smear the screen

Both rear discs lipped

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush inner rack end (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush inner rack end (2.5.B.2b)

Rear axle has a brake imbalance of 22%

Under tray fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 118,842 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Front axle has a brake imbalance of 21%

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Under tray fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 106,019 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 105,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 May 2014 92,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2014 92,382 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 81,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 69,829 miles

Bonnet release lever in grille is seized

Nearside drive shaft gaiter leaking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2011 58,511 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 50,512 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 38,527 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 29,846 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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HN05 NVL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HN05 NVL, 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 HN05 NVL registered?

HN05 NVL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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