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HV55 ZRF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

245,596 mi
Last recorded245,596 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 ZRF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 245,596 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 245,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 238,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens acciden damage

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

emissions too clean too register

evidence of n/s/r brake binding

long hand brake travel

Pass 20 Sep 2017 230,612 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush barrel bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 230,612 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush barrel bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 227,452 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 221,380 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 216,329 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 210,517 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 198,159 miles

Both rear disc brakes backplates excessively corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2014 198,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Both rear disc brakes backplates excessively corroded.

Coolant level below minimum.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Bonnet grill insecure and likely to fall off.

Incorrect size steering rack gaiter fitted to off side.

Off side front disc brake noisy during RBT and it appears something is scrapping when brake upplied.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Track rod end loose on steering arm.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 189,215 miles

Both rear disc brakes back plates excessively corroded and holed.

Both rear shock absorbers dust covers missing.

Near side front outer C/V gaiter leaking grease slightly.

Near side rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Off side front tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Off side rear tyre excessively worn on inner edge.

Fail 10 Mar 2014 189,215 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both rear disc brakes back plates excessively corroded and holed.

Both rear shock absorbers dust covers missing.

Near side front outer C/V gaiter leaking grease slightly.

Near side rear brake disc excessively worn and inner brake pad metal to metal.

Near side rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Off side front tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Rear disc brakes recorded 43% imbalance.

Off side rear tyre excessively worn on inner edge.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 172,817 miles

Near side rear disc brake back plate excessively corroded.

Off side front tyre wearing excessively thin on inner edge.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 15,937 miles

Airbag lamp on permenently indicating a fault.

Both front brake discs wearing thin.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2013 159,525 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Airbag lamp on permenently indicating a fault.

Both front brake discs wearing thin.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Near side rear tyre worn excessively thin on inside edge.

Off side front tyre worn excessively thin on inside edge.

Off side rear tyre worn excessively thin on inside edge.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 144,920 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

off/side/front hub bent

tracking fault

Pass 14 Mar 2012 130,596 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 117,863 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 105,595 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 105,591 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 95,130 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 95,128 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 84,395 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 45,189 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 45,189 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 ZRF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 ZRF, 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 ZRF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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