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HW55 EGY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

152,532 mi
Last recorded152,532 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 EGY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 152,532 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside headlight operation

Pass 3 Feb 2025 147,132 miles

front tyres edges slight wear

Fail 29 Jan 2025 147,125 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front tyres edges slight wear

handbrake cables condition

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 30 Jan 2024 142,433 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

nearside headlight dip operation

rear brake calipers handbrake arms movement

Pass 12 Jan 2023 137,698 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drivers door inner handle damaged

front tyres inner edges slight wear

nearside headlight dipped bulb operation

Pass 14 Jan 2022 129,255 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 129,254 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 124,045 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 101,736 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 98,545 miles

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

engine covers & under - trays obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jun 2017 94,097 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 90,212 miles

engine covers & under - trays obscuring some components

Fail 22 Jun 2015 86,273 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 86,273 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 81,844 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 3 Jul 2013 78,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 78,890 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 75,439 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front brake backplates badly corroded.

high level brake light inop.

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2011 66,101 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 66,101 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,700 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 46,108 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 37,652 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear number plate faded

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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HW55 EGY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HW55 EGY, 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 HW55 EGY registered?

HW55 EGY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is HW55 EGY safe to buy?

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