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HT05 HLG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,073 mi
Last recorded136,073 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 HLG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 136,073 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 130,677 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 130,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 124,129 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 124,129 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 117,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 117,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 113,876 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 113,875 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 103,124 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn out of shape

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low and tyre worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread getting low, worn out of shape, and cracking between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 103,068 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn out of shape

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low and tyre worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread getting low, worn out of shape, and cracking between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 93,149 miles

under trays fitted.

Fail 7 Jul 2018 93,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted.

Pass 5 Jul 2017 89,006 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing.

under trays fitted.

Fail 3 Jul 2017 85,253 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front wipers not tested.

o/s/r tyre perishing.

under trays fitted.

Pass 30 Jun 2016 86,773 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 86,772 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 79,450 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 79,449 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 73,496 miles

belly tray damaged

offside door mirror indicator damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2013 70,379 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 70,379 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 53,466 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 28 Jun 2010 49,188 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 38,621 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 28,617 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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HT05 HLG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HLG, 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 HT05 HLG registered?

HT05 HLG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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