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HSR 59W

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

484 mi
Last recorded484 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSR 59W
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 484 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 38,982 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 38,942 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 32,200 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 32,185 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 55,035 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 77,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside door mirror glass damaged

nearside front tyre no tread inner edge

offside front tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 8 Sep 2014 77,742 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside door mirror glass damaged

nearside front tyre no tread inner edge

offside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 11 Sep 2013 70,866 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 70,866 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 62,335 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 62,332 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 54,093 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 41,818 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 41,818 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 20,101 miles

advise keep eye on all tyres. further look at n/s/f suspension

Fail 1 Sep 2008 16,463 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 16,463 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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HSR 59W is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HSR 59W, 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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HSR 59W is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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