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HV55 KKR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,264 mi
Last recorded145,264 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 KKR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 145,264 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Sep 2017 139,474 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 132,896 miles

Offside Front brake back plate rusty

covers on underside and inner wings

Fail 12 Sep 2016 132,896 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake back plate rusty

covers on underside and inner wings

Pass 14 Sep 2015 126,845 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE SLIGHT RUST

Offside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE SLIGHT RUST

covers over underside

Pass 1 Sep 2014 119,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers seat belt webbing frayed.

rear offside and nearside brake back plates corroded.

Fail 1 Sep 2014 119,939 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers seat belt webbing frayed.

rear offside and nearside brake back plates corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 112,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside and nearside rear brake back plates very rusty

Slight dampness around fuel filter

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 104,707 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2011 96,669 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 96,669 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 89,240 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 81,324 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 73,368 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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HV55 KKR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HV55 KKR, 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 KKR registered?

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

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