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HV55 CSU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,768 mi
Last recorded132,768 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 CSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 132,768 miles

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

Offside Front Wing mirror lens cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2019 129,698 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 129,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 123,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Undertrays fitted to floorpan.

Fail 13 Aug 2018 123,536 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.05 ( MAX. 1.03). Possibly due to exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Undertrays fitted to floorpan.

Pass 25 Aug 2017 117,032 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 116,394 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front coil spring broken Broken end of spring has passed over spring seat and resting against a bracket. (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2016 107,618 miles

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

nearside side repeater lens damaged

slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 16 Aug 2016 107,597 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside side repeater lens damaged

slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 17 Aug 2015 98,962 miles

nearside side mirror casing/side repeater damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2015 98,962 miles

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

nearside side mirror casing/side repeater damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2014 90,040 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge and cuts

Pass 19 Aug 2013 80,586 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 80,576 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 71,774 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 64,161 miles

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

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

Front brake discs are worn.

Front wipers are starting to become smeary.

Slight imbalance in the front brakes on release.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 54,683 miles

Offside front and offside rear tyres worn to inner edges

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Plastic undertrays fitted to nearside and offside of vehicle floor

Pass 20 Aug 2009 43,812 miles

headlamp beam adjusters fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,221 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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HV55 CSU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HV55 CSU, 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 HV55 CSU registered?

HV55 CSU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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