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2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

146,905 mi
Last recorded146,905 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 VPN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 146,905 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 143,015 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 140,755 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 129,129 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 110,774 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 110,083 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 99,047 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 89,329 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 49,824 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wiper blades smearing screen.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 46,188 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 39,403 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 37,186 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 36,315 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 35,026 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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HX05 VPN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HX05 VPN, 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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HX05 VPN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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