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LJ55 HHY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

161,389 mi
Last recorded161,389 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 HHY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 161,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 157,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 157,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both side (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underseal corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2024 151,284 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 143,236 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 143,236 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 137,904 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f & front suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s/f & n/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 137,838 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder & camera (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f & front suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s/f & n/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 129,408 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 125,155 miles

Front Suspension components Sligthly corroded

Rear Suspension components Sligthly corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2018 122,296 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 116,899 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 104,642 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 104,641 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 150,666 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 150,666 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 85,982 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)

both rear tyres perished & cracked

brake pad wear indicator light illuminated on dash

n/s/r tyre distorted

Pass 13 Sep 2013 77,095 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 8 Sep 2012 64,688 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 59,322 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 53,576 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 47,445 miles

Advise o/s/r seat belt not checked child seat fitted.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 35,579 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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LJ55 HHY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LJ55 HHY, 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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LJ55 HHY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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