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HR05 TOP

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,785 mi
Last recorded117,785 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHR05 TOP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 117,785 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 109,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tail lamp lens slightly defective

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 103,411 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

ubcc

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2022 97,180 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NS&OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 89,876 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 89,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 82,356 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 82,356 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 71,276 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 71,276 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 59,969 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre cracking/perished

Fail 7 Sep 2018 59,969 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre cracking/perished

Pass 11 Sep 2017 56,259 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 56,259 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 52,103 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 48,855 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 41,127 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 33,292 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 25,544 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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HR05 TOP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 92,046 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 HR05 TOP, 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 17 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HR05 TOP registered?

HR05 TOP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2009.

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