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HV55 PKY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,200 mi
Last recorded145,200 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 PKY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 145,200 miles

Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 145,134 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 133,383 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 119,240 miles

front brakes slightly unbalanced offside low

nearside h/light aim slightly high

Pass 23 Nov 2021 109,728 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 109,728 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2020 99,745 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 96,426 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 88,395 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

rear tyres slightly mishapen

Pass 1 Nov 2017 83,806 miles

Offside Front driveshaft corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2016 77,985 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 77,983 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 69,856 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perish marks

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

undertray fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2015 69,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perish marks

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2014 60,956 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 52,281 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)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r tyre has perish marks in tread

Pass 24 Oct 2012 43,561 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 35,262 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 35,262 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 31,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

covers front to rear under vehicle

offside rear seat belt slightly damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2010 31,111 miles

covers front to rear under vehicle

offside rear seat belt slightly damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,889 miles

covers front to rear under vehicle

damage to offside rear seat belt close to limit

nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2008 19,182 miles

covers front to rear under vehicle

damage to offside rear seat belt near to limit

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 PKY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PKY, 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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HV55 PKY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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