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HV55 TXT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,997 mi
Last recorded107,997 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 TXT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 107,997 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 107,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 / 45 / 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 / 45 / 17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 101,140 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 91,823 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r lower position light not working

tread depths: both front on 3mm, n/s/r on 7mm, o/s/r on 5mm.

tyre size: 225/45/ ZR 17 91W.

Fail 7 Sep 2013 91,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r lower position light not working

tyre tread depths both front and n/s/r 3mm o/s/r 5mm 225/45R17 91W front 91Y rear

Fail 28 Sep 2012 82,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

stone chip to front screen, o/s/r sidelight bulb not working (1 of 3), front and rear brake disc backing plates corroded and deteriorated, dent to o/s/f wheel rim on inner edge,

tyre tread depths; both front 6.0mm, n/s/r 5.0mm, o/s/r 6.0mm, 225/454/17 91w

Pass 28 Sep 2012 82,739 miles

stone chip to front screen, o/s/r sidelight bulb not working (1 of 3), front and rear brake disc backing plates corroded and deteriorated, dent to o/s/f wheel rim on inner edge,

tyre tread depths; both front 6.0mm, n/s/r 5.0mm, o/s/r 6.0mm, 225/454/17 91w

Pass 10 Sep 2011 73,046 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

damage to bodywork

Fail 10 Sep 2011 73,046 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

damage to bodywork

tyre tread depths n/s/f 2.5mm o/s/f 3mm n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 4mm 225/45zr17 91y

Pass 13 Sep 2010 63,831 miles

damage to front bumper

o/s/f inner wheel rim slight damage

tyre tread depths both front new both rear 6mm 225/45r17 91y

Fail 13 Sep 2010 63,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

damage to front bumper

o/s/f inner wheel rim slight damage

tyre tread depths n/s/f 2mm o/s/f 1mm both rear 6mm 225/45r17 91y

Pass 28 Sep 2009 52,470 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,819 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 42,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 TXT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TXT, 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 TXT registered?

HV55 TXT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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