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HV55 XOT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,074 mi
Last recorded170,074 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 XOT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 170,074 miles

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2025 158,818 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 148,146 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 133,764 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 120,288 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 120,288 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 113,218 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 113,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 107,307 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 102,003 miles

Front tyres are wearing low on edges.

Fail 24 Sep 2018 101,998 miles

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

Front tyres are wearing low on edges.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 98,541 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 98,541 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 95,043 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 95,043 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 93,312 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 93,312 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 91,872 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 91,872 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 90,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 90,035 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 84,667 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 72,451 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 58,727 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 49,278 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 37,455 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 XOT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 XOT, 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 XOT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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