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HN05 PUH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,431 mi
Last recorded148,431 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 PUH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 148,431 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 112,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 111,592 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front brake discs in poor condition

front bush on nearside front suspension lower arm is worn

full underside inspection is prevented by undertrays

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre perished,at 2.5mm and is worn on both edges - advise replacement

offside rear brake disc discoloured

windscreen damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2024 110,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster inoperative (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster inoperative (4.1.2 (a))

front brake discs corroded

front bush on nearside front suspension lower arm is worn

front tyres at 2.5mm and are worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

rear brake discs worn and offside discoloured

Pass 22 Jun 2023 97,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 95,971 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 92,163 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Sep 2020 88,221 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 88,220 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 85,406 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 81,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 78,679 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 74,413 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 69,903 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 69,903 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 66,358 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 57,093 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 48,145 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 48,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,580 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 37,463 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 29,532 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 29,532 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 21,750 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 PUH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 HN05 PUH, 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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HN05 PUH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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