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HV05 BBX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,175 mi
Last recorded102,175 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 BBX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 102,175 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 98,840 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2024 96,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 96,969 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 94,619 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 92,206 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 89,434 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 89,434 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 87,677 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 83,169 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 83,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 78,664 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edges worn on both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 72,829 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 72,829 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 66,840 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Slight bind to n/s/f wheel

Pass 26 Feb 2015 63,133 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 24 Feb 2014 57,265 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 52,438 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 45,083 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 39,396 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Feb 2010 34,895 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 34,895 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 31,276 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 26,972 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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HV05 BBX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HV05 BBX, 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 HV05 BBX registered?

HV05 BBX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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