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HX05 VPP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,994 mi
Last recorded114,994 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 VPP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 114,994 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 102,904 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder +hanging from mirror ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 102,904 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder +hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 93,724 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2017 91,423 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 87,090 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 82,215 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 77,765 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 77,765 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 71,842 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 63,854 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 55,682 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 45,401 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 May 2009 32,325 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 25,582 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

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 VPP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX05 VPP registered?

HX05 VPP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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