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HT05 EKB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

200,617 mi
Last recorded200,617 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 EKB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 200,617 miles

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

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2018 200,564 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2017 193,366 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is discoloured (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Rear shock absorbers upper dirt covers detached ... operation not affected

Rear upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated and perished but no play found

Fail 16 Jun 2017 193,366 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is discoloured (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Rear shock absorbers upper dirt covers detached ... operation not affected

Rear upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated and perished but no play found

Pass 21 Jun 2016 187,076 miles

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 187,023 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

N/F tyre bold on inner edges of the tread

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

O/F tyre bold on inner edge of the tread

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 178,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake back plates corroded !!!!

Pass 5 Jun 2015 178,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake back plates corroded !!!!

Pass 20 Jun 2014 172,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres are low on the inner edges of tread

Pass 20 Jun 2013 165,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

near side rear brake disc backing plate is heavily corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2013 165,342 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

near side rear brake disc backing plate is heavily corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 156,354 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 156,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 148,417 miles

offside front brake backing plate corroded

offside front headlamp aim on upper limit

rear shock absorbers busheswell worn

Pass 21 Jun 2010 14,448 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 121,285 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 121,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 104,579 miles

exhaust system rusty

front brake pads worn very low early replacement advised

nearside front cv boot slight weep

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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HT05 EKB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HT05 EKB, 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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HT05 EKB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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